New Nevada Law Legalizes Commercial Hemp Production Despite Federal Prohibition

CARSON CITY, Nev. (Jun 30, 2017) – Tomorrow, a new Nevada law goes into effect legalizing commercial industrial hemp production in the state, despite a federal ban on the same. The new policy sets the foundation to nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect within the state. A bipartisan coalition of 12 legislators sponsored Senate Bill 396…

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Signed as Law: Nevada Legalizes Commercial Hemp Production, Despite Federal Prohibition

CARSON CITY, Nev. (Jun 2, 2017) – Today, Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed a bill into law to legalize commercial industrial hemp production in the state, despite a federal ban on the same. Passage into law sets the foundation to nullify federal prohibition in practice and effect within the state. A bipartisan coalition of 12 legislators introduced…

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To the Governor: Nevada Passes Bill to Legalize Commercial Hemp Production, Despite Federal Prohibition

CARSON CITY, Nev. (May 23, 2017) – Today, the Nevada Assembly gave final approval to a bill that would legalize commercial industrial hemp production in the state, despite a federal ban on the same. Passage into law would set the foundation to end federal prohibition in practice and effect within the state. A bipartisan coalition of 12…

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Nevada Committee Approves Bill to Legalize Commercial Hemp Farming Despite Federal Prohibition

CARSON CITY, Nev. (May 22, 2017) – On Friday, a Nevada Assembly committee passed a bill that would legalize commercial industrial hemp production in the state, despite a federal ban on the same. Passage into law would set the foundation to end federal prohibition in practice. A bipartisan coalition of 12 legislators introduced Senate Bill 396…

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Nevada Senate Passes Bill to Legalize Commercial Hemp Farming Despite Federal Prohibition

CARSON CITY, Nev. (April 28, 2017) – On Wednesday, the Nevada Senate unanimously passed a bill that would legalize commercial industrial hemp production in the state, setting the foundation to end federal prohibition in effect. A bipartisan coalition of 12 legislators introduced Senate Bill 396 (SB396) last month. The legislation would authorize the cultivation of industrial…

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