HB 2371

Abstract

Directs State Department of Agriculture to implement Oregon Industrial Hemp Agricultural Pilot Research Program. Makes provisions of law related to growing and handling industrial hemp part of program. Specifies that, for purposes of statutes regulating seeds, agricultural hemp seed is agricultural seed or flower seed. Directs Director of Agriculture and Dean of College of Agricultural Sciences of Oregon State University to establish program for labeling and certification of agricultural hemp seed. Provides that accredited independent testing laboratory that has been approved by Oregon Health Authority, Department of Environmental Quality or State Department of Agriculture may test industrial hemp and industrial hemp commodities and products that are ingested, inhaled or topically applied to skin or hair. Directs State Department of Agriculture to develop standard identification documentation for industrial hemp and industrial hemp commodities or products. Modifies other provisions related to regulation of industrial hemp. Specifies that person may have four or fewer cannabis plants at household, as opposed to four or fewer marijuana plants at household. Becomes operative January 1, 2018. Takes effect on 91st day following adjournment sine die.