SB 5719 - 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).