Relating to hemp; declaring an emergency.
Summary
Directs State Department of Agriculture to administer Oregon Hemp State Program for production, processing and sale of hemp. Changes term "industrial hemp" to "hemp." Requires department to conduct criminal records check of applicants for licensure to grow hemp. Allows department to identify and require by rule licensure for other activities related to hemp. Directs department to establish by rule requirements for shipment manifest for commercial hemp shipments. Becomes operative January 1, 2022. ] Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die. ] Declares emergency, effective on passage.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2021
Last action Jun 27, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 27, 2021
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 16, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules by order of Speaker and then Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Apr 16, 2021
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass as amended and be printed A-Engrossed, be referred to Rules, and then referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Jan 20, 2021
Committee
Referred to Agriculture and Natural Resources with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Jan 11, 2021
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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