Now In Effect: Rhode Island Legalizes Hemp, Sets Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

PROVIDENCE R.I. (Jan 1, 2017) – Today, a law went into effect legalizing the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes in Rhode Island, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition in practice. A coalition of five Democrats introduced House Bill 8232 (H8232) on May 19. As introduced, the legislation would have only allowed…

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Signed by the Governor: Rhode Island Legalizes Hemp; Sets Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

PROVIDENCE R.I. (July 18, 2016) – Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo has signed  a bill legalizing the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes in the state, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition in practice. A coalition of five Democrats introduced House Bill 8232 (H8232) on May 19. As introduced, the legislation would…

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To the Governor: Rhode Island Bill Would Legalize Hemp; Set Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition in Practice

PROVIDENCE R.I. (June 20, 2016) – The Rhode Island legislature has passed a bill to legalize the production and processing of industrial hemp for commercial purposes in the state, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition in practice. A coalition of five Democrats introduced House Bill 8232 (H8232) on May 19. As introduced, the legislation would…

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