INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends existing law to provide an exception for negligent violations.

This bill (H 456) amends Idaho's industrial hemp law to create a specific exception for "negligent violations" by hemp producers. It directly affects hemp farmers and processors who unintentionally exceed the 1% THC limit (dry weight) while following proper protocols. The key provision states producers won't be considered negligent if they grew hemp solely for grain/fiber, made reasonable efforts to stay under the THC limit, and the hemp actually contained no more than 1% THC. The bill also includes procedural details about rulemaking and declares an emergency, making it effective July 1, 2025.