Posted on 12/15/2020 1:40:57 PM PST by RandFan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) continued his efforts to address Kentucky hemp farmers’ concerns with federal overreach and bring clarity, transparency, and certainty to regulation by introducing the Hemp Economic Mobilization Plan (HEMP) Act of 2020.
In response to concerns raised by Kentucky hemp farmers and processors, Dr. Paul’s HEMP Act would change the legal definition of hemp to raise the THC limit from 0.3% to 1%. Currently, any hemp crops testing above 0.3% have to be destroyed.
The legislation would require testing of the final hemp-derived product instead of the hemp flower or plant itself, as the 15-day window for testing the hemp flower or plant does not take potential testing backlogs, lack of personnel to collect samples, harvesting time, or environmental factors that farmers cannot control into account.
Dr. Paul’s HEMP Act would also protect legitimate hemp farmers, processors, and transporters by requiring hemp shipments to contain a copy of the seed certificate showing the hemp was grown from 1% THC seed, and it would address current uncertainty by defining a margin of error for testing THC levels. Neither current law nor the USDA’s interim final rule provide such a margin.
“For years, I’ve led the fight in Washington to restore one of Kentucky’s most historically vital crops by legalizing industrial hemp. We achieved a hard-won victory, but there is still work to do to prevent the federal government from weighing down our farmers with unnecessary bureaucratic micromanaging. My legislation will help this growing industry reach its full economic potential, and I am proud the bill has strong support all the way from local Kentucky farmers and activists to national groups, including the American Farm Bureau Federation,” said Dr. Paul.
“The U.S. hemp industry has had its share of roadblocks, but we continue to push forward and make changes that will help hemp producers thrive. Senator Paul's HEMP Act has the potential to improve upon the highest priority issues for hemp growers, processors, and labs, while making sure to keep our consumers safe as well. We are grateful for the continued support from our federal delegation and ask that folks at home call their Congressional representatives to ask for their support,” said Katie Moyer, Owner of Kentucky Hemp Works.
"We are so excited to hear about Senator Paul's H.E.M.P. Act, which will help farmers, processors and retailers in our young hemp industry. We believe that loosening up some important interstate business requirements are a much-needed step toward more prosperous times in the hemp economy,” said Kentucky Hemp Association President Tate Hall and Vice President Jana Groda.
“We appreciate Sen. Paul’s leadership and support for hemp farmers in Kentucky and across the United States. The HEMP Act makes critical improvements that will better allow farmers to successfully grow and profit from hemp,” said Vote Hemp President Eric Steenstra.
Dr. Paul has been a leading voice for removing government restrictions on hemp, and his past efforts, including championing legislation, testifying before the Kentucky legislature, and advocating for Kentucky farmers in Washington, have helped ensure Kentucky can rebuild its hemp industry and push forward to a prosperous future. You can find a video detailing his efforts HERE.
You can read Dr. Paul’s HEMP Act of 2020 HERE, and you can find background and further details in a one-pager Here.
This is so far down the list of whats needed and important, geeze.
This is so far down the list of whats needed and important, geeze. We have a stolen election happening and Rand Paul wants to talk about hemp?
Yes, hemp is the most important issue facing our country today. </sarcasm>
While I agree that hemp laws are some of the most stupidly created laws in history of this nation (outlaw an extremely useful plant on basis of looks), I think election security and voting integrity is a bit more important.
Sorry, this is very important... Why?..
Every state that was flipped from pub to crat had one thing in common...
Legalized dope was on the ballot..
How to prevent this from happening again?
Make pot laws obsolete.. keep the stoners at home...
The ramifications for possession and use are worse than the drug itself..
Want to keep the Republic?
Get the government off the back of the citizens..
Give me a break. The fact that pot is turning states blue is an argument AGAINST legalizing pot. It’s not a coincidence that guys like Soros want pot legalized. It dumbs people down and they vote Democrat
You are entitled to your own opinion... you are not entitled to your own facts..
What I stated is what happened...
This is hemp, not pot. No THC.
There is no role for the Senate regarding the election fraud, unless you think “hearings” will help.
Study the Constitution.
We will need lots of hemp when we recover US away from the socialists. Better than nylon rope which stretches. Manila, meh.
There is no role for the Senate regarding the election fraud, unless you think “hearings” will help.
Study the Constitution.
Study Politics 101. Dems hold hearings at the drop of a hat. Now why would they do that if it didn’t help?
It seems that your erection for Rand Paul cannot be stopped.
You should consult a physician, probably not Rand Paul.
It could raise public awareness I guess. But it won’t stop Biden from being inaugurated as the Pretender in Chief.
I don’t remember mentioning election fraud....
Excellent! Let’s return to our Pilgrim times where the Governor of the colony required hemp be grown because of it utility.
The original Levi jeans were made from hemp. We should be planting it to cover fire damage from heat and mudslides. And it makes nitrogen more available in the soil.
The state of WA has the power and the ports, and the workers. All we need are the textile factories geared to process hemp, a natural antibacterial fiber.
Weirdly enough, it might make a better battery material than graphine. And Henry Ford was planning on using it for his model-T car bodies.
Love how government has it priorities. Someone like Paul should be going ape sh*t. His dad would be right now.
The election is over, as far as congress is concerned. They've moved on.
“Give me a break. The fact that pot is turning states blue is an argument AGAINST legalizing pot.”
This isn’t pot. Bad dog!
“We will need lots of hemp when we recover US away from the socialists. Better than nylon rope which stretches. Manila, meh.”
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Yep, hemp rope is very good at taking sudden shock.
Nonsense. AK, MT, and SD have legalized pot and remained red.
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