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Panel backs bill to allow hemp‑derived animal feed ingredients, with built‑in rulemaking safeguards
Summary
Committee passed SB 2102 SD2 to authorize certain hemp‑derived feed ingredients for pets and, after departmental rulemaking, for livestock; proponents said the bill creates local markets and the HD1 amendment preserves state rulemaking authority and a voluntary advisory council.
The committee voted to pass Senate Bill 2102 SD2 after proponents said the measure would enable Hawaii farmers to supply hemp‑derived feed ingredients and create local value‑chain opportunities.
Julia Park, founder of Hawaii Fibers, and Ben Draper of Hemp Paper Company told the committee industrial hemp feed ingredients such as hemp seed meal and hemp seed oil are established in animal nutrition and can be grown in Hawaii. "This bill is one…
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