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Minnesota Third State to Pass Hemp Legislation!
Posted by FoM on June 09, 1999 at 21:57:31 PT
Source: Hemptech
Under the new law, by Sept. 30, 1999, the governor, in consultation with the commissioners of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Economic Development will submit an application for federal permits, as may be needed to authorize the growing of experimental and demonstration plots of industrial hemp, by Sept. 30, 1999.
Pubdate: June 4, 1999 The Minnesota Legislature has passed a bill paving the way for growing experimental and demonstration plots of industrial hemp in the state, according to State Representative Phyllis Kahn (DFL-Minneapolis). Rep. Kahn was chief author of the language that was incorporated in the House Omnibus State Government Finance Bill. “It was an uphill battle, but in the end I was able to persuade my colleagues to include this provision in the bill,” Rep. Kahn said. “Our farmers are facing an incredible financial crisis, and as a result our rural communities are dying. They need to be able to diversify, and adding hemp into their crop rotation is just one option. The hemp bill we passed this session, that Gov. Ventura signed into law, is the first step toward legalization of growing hemp.” Under the new law, by Sept. 30, 1999, the governor, in consultation with the commissioners of the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Trade and Economic Development will submit an application for federal permits, as may be needed to authorize the growing of experimental and demonstration plots of industrial hemp, by Sept. 30, 1999. The governor shall also direct the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, in consultation with the commissioner of the Department of Public Safety and other appropriate commissioners, to establish standards and forms for persons wishing to register for growing experimental and demonstration plots of industrial hemp.(END) Anyone with questions please contact: Rep. Phyllis Kahn, 255 State Office Building, 100 Constitution Avenue, St. Paul, MN, 55155-1298, (651) 296-4257. News article found by DdC!Thank You, DdC!
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Comment #2 posted by FoM on June 10, 1999 at 07:15:04 PT
Legislature in action
Hi Rainbow! Politics are sure interesting! I've been scratching my head ever since I could ask the question " Why? " when it come to our government!Peace, FoM!
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Comment #1 posted by rainbow on June 10, 1999 at 06:55:59 PT:
Legislature in action
This is great but did not happen as stated from what I know.The addendum never made it out of the Crime Committee due to the chairman of that committe.Apparently he really upset several legislators and they decided to put it back on at the last minute in deference to the committee's recomendation.Ah isn't politics and the ensuring accolades interesting.CheersRainbow
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