The bill amends the Industrial Hemp Growers Act by updating several sections to clarify definitions and regulations surrounding industrial hemp cultivation in Michigan. Key insertions include a more precise definition of "acceptable THC level," which now incorporates a measurement of uncertainty to ensure compliance with the 0.3% total delta-9-THC threshold. Additionally, the bill introduces new terms such as "compliance monitoring testing facility" and "regulatory testing facility," which outline the requirements for laboratories involved in testing industrial hemp. The bill also specifies that a grower must provide a record of sale of raw industrial hemp to a licensed processor, detailing essential information such as the processor's license number and the total weight of industrial hemp sold.

The bill also includes several deletions, notably removing references to "processor-handler" licenses under previous acts, thereby streamlining the regulatory framework for industrial hemp transactions. Furthermore, it clarifies that growers cannot sell intermediary or finished industrial hemp products unless they are licensed under the appropriate acts. The amendments aim to enhance compliance and oversight in the industrial hemp industry while ensuring that growers adhere to updated standards and regulations.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.29103