Committee advances S.323 draft, emphasizes grower protections as stakeholders press for clarifications
A legislative committee reviewed a fresh 48‑page draft of S.323 on March 12, focusing on regulatory structure for hemp, the role of the cannabis control board in fee‑setting, and assurances to protect prime agricultural soils; stakeholders asked for edits on solar siting and engineering standards.
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The committee opened a working session March 12 to continue refining S.323, a 48‑page draft that aims to set a statewide regulatory framework for hemp so producers can contract with out‑of‑state buyers with confidence. The chair said members hope to vote on the bill as soon as the next day and urged participants to raise substantive concerns now.
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