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STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS27173
This legislation allows for the Director of the State Department of Agriculture to issue permits for the
interstate transportation of industrial hemp, to define terms, to provide for the industrial hemp development
fund, to provide intent language for the state of Idaho to have primary regulatory authority over the
production of industrial hemp through a negotiated rule-making process, and to declare an emergency.
FISCAL NOTE
One time start-up costs include: $100,000 for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to coordinate
planning efforts with stakeholders such as growers, processors, the Idaho State Police, and others and to
contract with experts to develop a US Department of Agriculture-compliant plan with the goal of having a
plan approved by the USDA for the 2020 spring growing season; $50,000 for additional IT needs specific
to the USDA requirements and other program start-up expenses. As it is unknown to what extent Idaho
growers and entrepreneurs will invest in growing and processing hemp, it is anticipated that initial plant and
oil samples will be sent to a lab that utilizes approved testing standards. Current and ongoing costs will be
offset by grower, transporter and processor fees as determined by rule. Ongoing costs: $150,000 for salary,
benefits and operating expenses that includes 1 FTP Ag Program Manager and .5 FTP Ag Investigator Sr.
for program planning, coordination, informational sessions, and plan compliance.
Contact:
Representative Judy Boyle
Representative Caroline Nilsson Troy
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note H0300