State Agriculture Department Developing Regulations For Production Of Mild Form Of Marijuana

November 8, 2014
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Hemp Business Executive, Policy & Legal, Tennessee
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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture will hold a public hearing on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. CST in Nashville to gather input on the permitting and regulation of industrial hemp – a mild form of marijuana.

The purpose of this hearing is to receive public comment on the department’s commitment to fulfill the requirements of Public Chapter 916, enacted by the Tennessee General Assembly, to develop a licensing and inspection program for the production of industrial hemp in Tennessee, officials said.

State Agriculture Department officials stated, “Industrial hemp is a variety of Cannabis sativa and is of the same plant species as marijuana. However hemp has a significantly lower tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, and is distinguished by its use and chemical makeup. You will find industrial hemp in a variety of products, including fabric, textiles, fibers, and pharmaceuticals. More than 30 nations grow industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity. [Read More]

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