HB 1401 - DIGEST |
Requires the department of agriculture to develop: (1) An agricultural commodity program to replace the industrial hemp research pilot program; |
(2) A proposal outlining the state's plan for regulating hemp production in accordance with this act and the agricultural improvement act; and |
(3) A post harvest test protocol for testing hemp that includes testing of whole plant samples. |
Creates the legislative task force on the availability of crop insurance for hemp producers to ensure that crop insurance is available in this state for hemp producers. |
Creates the hemp regulatory account. |
Makes an appropriation from the general fund to the department of agriculture for the purposes of this act. |
Repeals, effective January 1, 2020, chapter 15.120 RCW (the industrial hemp research program). |