Second Missouri Committee Passes Bill to Decriminalize Hemp; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Feb. 14, 2018) – On Monday, a second Missouri House committee overwhelmingly passed a bill to decriminalize industrial hemp, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition of the plant in practice. Rep. Paul Curtman (R-Washington) introduced House Bill 2034 (HB2034) on Jan. 10. The legislation would decriminalize industrial hemp in the state…

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Missouri Committee Passes Bill to Decriminalize Hemp; Foundation to Nullify Federal Prohibition 10-1

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Feb. 6, 2018) – Last week, a Missouri House committee overwhelmingly passed a bill to decriminalize industrial hemp, setting the foundation to nullify federal prohibition of the plant in practice. Rep. Paul Curtman (R-Washington) introduced House Bill 2034 (HB2034) on Jan. 10. The legislation would decriminalize industrial hemp in the state by…

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Missouri Bill Would Legalize Hemp, Set Stage to Nullify Federal Prohibition

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 15, 2018) – A bill filed in the Missouri House would legalize industrial hemp, setting the stage to nullify federal prohibition of the plant in practice. Rep. Paul Curtman (R-Washington) introduced House Bill 2034 (HB2034) on Jan. 10. The legislation would legalize industrial hemp in the state by removing it from…

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