Oregon Introduces Hemp Legislation

Oregon Introduces Hemp Legislation

On Monday, January 8, 2001 the opening day of the 2001 Oregon
Legislature, Senate Bill 89 (SB89) was introduced. This bill would
permit production and possession of industrial hemp at the state level.

Complete text of Senate Bill 89
<http://www.leg.state.or.us/01reg/measures/sb0001.dir/sb0089.intro.html>



71st OREGON LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY--2001 Regular Session

Senate Bill 89

SUMMARY

The following summary is not prepared by the sponsors of the measure.

Permits production and possession of industrial hemp and trade in
industrial hemp commodities and products. Authorizes State Department of
Agriculture to administer licensing and inspection program for growers
and handlers of industrial hemp. Authorizes civil penalty not exceeding
$2,500.


Measure history:

Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28. (at the request of Joint
Interim Judiciary Committee) -- Relating to industrial hemp;
appropriating money. 1-8-2001 (S)

Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk. 1-9-2001

Referred to Natural Resources, Agriculture, Salmon, and Water, then Ways
and Means.

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