MOhemp 2018 Blog Traffic Report

MOhemp Energy most read blog posts according to Google Analytics.

 I noticed the up take in blog traffic the closer to Hemp Legalization (December 2018) was included in 2018 Farm Bill 

Noticed the increase in MOHemp blog traffic the closer Hemp Legalization became in December 2018 Farm Bill 

MOhemp most read blog posts 2018 according to Google Analytics

Green Flower CBD Prediction

With all the healing properties that CBD brings for people suffering from all sorts of ailments these days. Green Flower second prediction is one to watch!

Green Flower Benefits of Hemp Legalization

2) CBD availability will increase, prices should drop

The status of cannabidiol (CBD) has been complicated from a public policy standpoint since 2014. In some ways, things will clear up while in other ways some confusion will likely remain.

CBD will still remain a controlled substance, while at the same time CBD products derived from hemp will be legal. Green Flower

It is safe to say that CBD's availability is going to explode across the country. Because of that, prices for CBD products should dramatically decrease as legal supply surges. Full Article

FDA statement on Hemp + Farmbill

Statement

Today, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was signed into law. Among other things, this new law changes certain federal authorities relating to the production and marketing of hemp, defined as cannabis (Cannabis sativa L.), and derivatives of cannabis with extremely low (less than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis) concentrations of the psychoactive compound delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). These changes include removing hemp from the Controlled Substances Act, which means that it will no longer be an illegal substance under federal law.

Just as important for the FDA and our commitment to protect and promote the public health is what the law didn’t change: Congress explicitly preserved the agency’s current authority to regulate products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and section 351 of the Public Health Service Act. In doing so, Congress recognized the agency’s important public health role with respect to all the products it regulates. This allows the FDA to continue enforcing the law to protect patients and the public while also providing potential regulatory pathways for products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds.

We’re aware of the growing public interest in cannabis and cannabis-derived products, including cannabidiol (CBD). This increasing public interest in these products makes it even more important with the passage of this law for the FDA to clarify its regulatory authority over these products. In short, we treat products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds as we do any other FDA-regulated products — meaning they’re subject to the same authorities and requirements as FDA-regulated products containing any other substance. This is true regardless of the source of the substance, including whether the substance is derived from a plant that is classified as hemp under the Agriculture Improvement Act. To help members of the public understand how the FDA’s requirements apply to these products, the FDA has maintained a webpage with answers to frequently asked questions, which we intend to update moving forward to address questions regarding the Agriculture Improvement Act and regulation of these products generally.

In view of the proliferation of products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived substances, the FDA will advance new steps to better define our public health obligations in this area. We’ll also continue to closely scrutinize products that could pose risks to consumers. Where we believe consumers are being put at risk, the FDA will warn consumers and take enforcement actions.

In particular, we continue to be concerned at the number of drug claims being made about products not approved by the FDA that claim to contain CBD or other cannabis-derived compounds. Among other things, the FDA requires a cannabis product (hemp-derived or otherwise) that is marketed with a claim of therapeutic benefit, or with any other disease claim, to be approved by the FDA for its intended use before it may be introduced into interstate commerce. This is the same standard to which we hold any product marketed as a drug for human or animal use. Cannabis and cannabis-derived products claiming in their marketing and promotional materials that they’re intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of diseases (such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, psychiatric disorders and diabetes) are considered new drugs or new animal drugs and must go through the FDA drug approval process for human or animal use before they are marketed in the U.S. Selling unapproved products with unsubstantiated therapeutic claims is not only a violation of the law, but also can put patients at risk, as these products have not been proven to be safe or effective. This deceptive marketing of unproven treatments raises significant public health concerns, as it may keep some patients from accessing appropriate, recognized therapies to treat serious and even fatal diseases.

Additionally, it’s unlawful under the FD&C Act to introduce food containing added CBD or THC into interstate commerce, or to market CBD or THC products as, or in, dietary supplements, regardless of whether the substances are hemp-derived. This is because both CBD and THC are active ingredients in FDA-approved drugs and were the subject of substantial clinical investigations before they were marketed as foods or dietary supplements. Under the FD&C Act, it’s illegal to introduce drug ingredients like these into the food supply, or to market them as dietary supplements. This is a requirement that we apply across the board to food products that contain substances that are active ingredients in any drug.

We’ll take enforcement action needed to protect public health against companies illegally selling cannabis and cannabis-derived products that can put consumers at risk and are being marketed in violation of the FDA’s authorities. The FDA has sent warning letters in the past to companies illegally selling CBD products that claimed to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure serious diseases, such as cancer. Some of these products were in further violation of the FD&C Act because they were marketed as dietary supplements or because they involved the addition of CBD to food.

While products containing cannabis and cannabis-derived compounds remain subject to the FDA’s authorities and requirements, there are pathways available for those who seek to lawfully introduce these products into interstate commerce. The FDA will continue to take steps to make the pathways for the lawful marketing of these products more efficient.

These pathways include ways for companies to seek approval from the FDA to market with therapeutic claims a human or animal drug that is derived from cannabis. For example, in June 2018, the FDA approved a drug, Epidiolex, that contains cannabis-derived CBD for the treatment of seizures associated with two rare and severe forms of epilepsy. That approval was based on adequate and well-controlled clinical studies, which gives prescribers confidence in the drug’s uniform strength and consistent delivery that support appropriate dosing needed for treating patients with these complex and serious epilepsy syndromes.

In addition, pathways remain available for the FDA to consider whether there are circumstances in which certain cannabis-derived compounds might be permitted in a food or dietary supplement. Although such products are generally prohibited to be introduced in interstate commerce, the FDA has authority to issue a regulation allowing the use of a pharmaceutical ingredient in a food or dietary supplement. We are taking new steps to evaluate whether we should pursue such a process. However, the FDA would only consider doing so if the agency were able to determine that all other requirements in the FD&C Act are met, including those required for food additives or new dietary ingredients.

It should also be noted that some foods are derived from parts of the hemp plant that may not contain CBD or THC, meaning that their addition to foods might not raise the same issues as the addition of drug ingredients like CBD and THC. We are able to advance the lawful marketing of three such ingredients today. We are announcing that the agency has completed our evaluation of three Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) notices related to hulled hemp seeds, hemp seed protein and hemp seed oil and that the agency had no questions regarding the company’s conclusion that the use of such products as described in the notices is safe. Therefore, these products can be legally marketed in human foods for these uses without food additive approval, provided they comply with all other requirements and do not make disease treatment claims.

Given the substantial public interest in this topic and the clear interest of Congress in fostering the development of appropriate hemp products, we intend to hold a public meeting in the near future for stakeholders to share their experiences and challenges with these products, including information and views related to the safety of such products.

We’ll use this meeting to gather additional input relevant to the lawful pathways by which products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds can be marketed, and how we can make these legal pathways more predictable and efficient. We’ll also solicit input relevant to our regulatory strategy related to existing products, while we continue to evaluate and take action against products that are being unlawfully marketed and create risks for consumers.

At the same time, we recognize the potential opportunities that cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds could offer and acknowledge the significant interest in these possibilities. We’re committed to pursuing an efficient regulatory framework for allowing product developers that meet the requirements under our authorities to lawfully market these types of products.

The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.

https://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm628988.htm?

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Hemp Plastic Education Event

“Now that the [HEMP] Farm Bill has been signed, and  Hemp has been descheduled, it is time for the legal cannabis to take the lead in educating the public about the many benefits and innovations available with hemp,” said MJBA 

MJ News Network PSA Everything Plastic Can be made from Hemp

The PSA campaign, created in-house, will run on the MJNews Network and its vast social media network, as well as national distribution across Higher Ground, 420MEDIA and Marijuana Channel One. 

Anything plastic can be made from Hemp, MJBA

How CBD works for pets

CBD can help pets in a variety of fashions, however, traditional vets are reticent to recommend it. Holistic Veterinarians are using it to treat a variety of ailments, including inflammation, anxiety and pain Dr Daniel Inman

Is there a living Animal that Cannabis won't help? CBD helps humans and dogs. I've researched and blogged on #MOhemp how Hemp helps Horses, Cattle, and Sheep. Hemp seeds are in bird food and helps Chicken Farmers with live birth weights. 

CBD Oil

CBD Oil For Pets

For Pets

Deplorable Nationalist @Daniels30424880
For sure!! I had a 14 year old Dalmatian who lost the use of his back legs and needed to be carried. I gave him some edibles and within the hour he was bouncing around like he did when he was a puppy. This effect continued for an entire year!! This is a miracle drug!!

https://twitter.com/Daniels30424880/status/1080319443379601408?

Medical Cannabis-for-Pets Bill Introduced In California #MMJ #pets #cannabis https://t.co/A5ABp4CYFC

— Studio 420 - A Cannabis Friendly Creative Agency (@420digitalweb) April 19, 2019

Eliminating Future Missouri Hemp Bottlenecks

I realized a while back- it will not be: If Hemp will grow in our State, but what to do with the Hemp that will be grown in Missouri. 

If [Missouri] Farmers cannot turn these plants into actual income streams, it doesn’t matter how great of a plant it is and how much it will help everyone. Lack of established resources that can turn Hemp plants into useable goods is a bottleneck that could possibly hinder Missourians from earning the income that Hemp will bring. Being Proactive by addressing this bottleneck I feel will be key for this upcoming industry and the job opportunities it will bring to Missouri Residents all around the State. Scotty- MOhemp Energy

This inspired me to figure out a way to do what huge multi-million Hemp factory machines do in the field and per David Bovis: 

Processing Hemp in the field could be the Holy Grail needed in the Hemp Industry. During a conversation David and I were having with Zev Paiss past President of the National Hemp Association, Mr Bovis shared this information: 

Scotty has ideas in principle that would, without exaggeration, revolutionise post-harvest processing and reduce the production costs by  such a margin they would become almost negligible by comparison to current processing methods common in the industry

The Hemp Farming Invention I have been working on adds one more income producing step of removing the valuable Lignin from the Hemp plant.

MOhemp Energy wants to work with Missouri Farmers interested in growing Hemp in Missouri.

MO Ag Dept Liason Inquiry

Here is a copy of the information I just sent the Missouri Agriculture Liason Office in regards to the FarmBill2018 act and how it relates to the Missouri Hemp Farming Regulations and law.

Thank you for your time and assistance with my questions. 

1) Who would be a good contact person to discuss the Missouri Hemp rules, regulations, requirements, and various information about Missouri Hemp Farming act? To truly help Missouri Farmers capitalization of the benefits Hemp could bring to our State additional roadblocks need to be recognized and addressed that will unleash the potential of this great plant.

2) Farm Bill 2018- Does the inclusion of allowing Farmers accross the Nation to utilize Hemp Farming for their agribusiness ventures affect the current Missouri Hemp legalities established this year by MOleg that I feel is shortsighted- in that it (a) limits the acres of production and (b) "requires" the Farmer to work with a higher learning institution and/or the Missouri Dept of Agriculture.

I have additional questions, scientific information, eliminating pitfalls, MO Agri Business ideas and suggestions, in addition to the information presented here. My goal being: not making the same mistakes that inhibit the full exploitation of Hemp for the benefit of all Missourians that I have witnessed other states do.

Thanks again for your time and assistance. I look forward to your reply!  My best to you and yours this Christmas Season.

Hemp On,

Scotty

MOhemp Energy: The Stars are aligning for Hemp in Missouri

How will this affect Missouri Hemp Farming

I asked the Missouri Department of Agriculture that exact same thing!

MOhemp Energy: The Stars are aligning for Hemp in Missouri: 

Update: Industrial Hemp Farming has been approved in the USA House and Senate. This was part of the current #Farmbill2018 legislation. Current status: waiting on President45 signature!



Turning Hazardous Waste into Cash by Electricity Generation

Part 3 of 3 part blog series

MoHemp Energy Turns Hazardous Waste into 3 Main Income producing streams as Clean Energy Supplier, Green Remediation Service Provider, plus End Product Sales.

Simple 3 Step Process that turns Plants grown in contaminated Soil and Water into income streams using Mobile Equipment and Technology.  

Here is an overview of the income generation from the sale of Electricity, Prospective Buyers, and Equipment needs for the Sale of Electricity.

$ income from Biomass Solid and Liquid

Buyers of Electricity from Solid Biomass Organic Materials Local Utility Provider-Ameren UE Missouri Current Rate $.50/W Local Businesses State Governments Private Owners

Steps Required for $$$ Testing Equipment OnSite Mobile Laboratory 3rd Party

Equipment Needed - Mobile Incinerator to Electric Equipment Grinder Pelletizing Equipment

Turning Hazardous Waste into Cash with Phytoremediation

Part 2 of 3 part blog series

MoHemp Energy Turns Hazardous Waste into 3 Main Income producing streams as Clean Energy Supplier, Green Remediation Service Provider, plus End Product Sales.

Simple 3 Step Process that turns Plants grown in contaminated Soil and Water into income streams using Mobile Equipment and Technology.  

Here is an overview of the income generation of the pollution cleanup payment and billing options and remediation equipment for the environmental startup.

$ Monetary income varies on toxins / per ton of hazardous waste or materials Extraction and Disposal

Who pays for this service ? US Govt State Government Local Government EPA Polluters Property Owners

Steps Required for $$$ Testing Equipment OnSite Mobile Laboratory 3rd Party

Extraction and Disposal Equipment Grinder Containment System Treatment Press CO2 Extraction Equipment Biodiesel Lignin

Recycling Hazardous Waste into Clean Energy

Part 1 of 3 part blog series

MoHemp Energy Turns Hazardous Waste into 3 Main Income producing streams as Clean Energy Supplier and Green Remediation Service Provider

Simple 3 Step Process that turns Plants grown in contaminated Soil and Water into income streams using Mobile Equipment and Technology.  

Here is an overview of the requirements needed for the environmental startup.

A : Requirements

Contaminated Soil or Water

Property Needs Headquarters Office - Business Establishment Onsite Remediation + Disposal

Plants

Seeds

Green House Growing Supplies Electrical Supply

Monitoring System Personal On Site

Testing Equipment OnSite Mobile Laboratory 3rd Party

Permits Local State Fed EPA

Personnel Employment-Veteran Preference - 9 job slots with possible Dual and Tri job responsibilities. Volunteers College Interns Hazmat Equipment Operator / Driver Greenhouse / Horticulturalists Environmental Scientist Laboratory & Testing Technician Mechanical + Equipment Mechanic Electronics Equipment Installation + maintenance Records and Bookkeeper Attorney Environmental + Patents Spokesmen - Advertising Marketing - Sales - Contracts

Company Transportation Trucks - 1 Pickup + 1 Utility Truck Trailer x2 - Enclosed 10 ft + 16ft

Comment period opens on EPA’s ACE rule @BiomassMagazine

Sure seems like the @EPA is doing everything it can to keep the Dirty Coal industry afloat.

Notice: Cofiring Biomass with coal barely gets a mention. 

Here's what everyone is missing and how Hemp could help (proven by science I've shared previously).  Here's the short version: when Hemp Lignin is removed from the stalk of a hemp plant and sprayed on dirty coal before the combustion chamber (cofiring).  The lignin increases the BTU output of the dirty coal.  This increased heat burns so hot- the harmful coal emissions are eliminated without any upgrades or smokestack scrubbers.

In a nutshell this would not only save electricity buyers money, because we won't be passed along the $millions$ needed for smokestack upgrades.  It would also help the Farmers, in turn helping the local community all over the USA instead of just the coal producing states.

The U.S. EPA published its proposed rule to create the Affordable Clean Energy Program (ACE rule) in the Federal Register on Aug. 31, officially opening a 60-day public comment period on the proposal.



On Aug. 21, the EPA released a prepublication version of the ACE rule, which aims to establish emissions guidelines for states to develop plans to address greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from existing coal-fired power plants. The ACE rule would replace the Clean Power Plan, which the EPA proposed to repeal last year.



Information released by EPA indicates one major difference between the CPP and the ACE rule is that the CPP promoted disinvestment in coal in favor of renewables and natural gas, and relied on fuel switching. Alternatively, the ACE rule promotes investments to make coal plans cleaner and more efficient and does not promote fuel switching.



According to the EPA, the ACE rule defines the best system of emission reduction (BSER) for existing power plants as on-site, heat-rate efficiency improvements. It also provides states with a list of candidate technologies that can be used to establish standards of performance and be incorporated into their state plans. In addition, ACE updates the new source review (NSR) permitting program to further encourage efficiency improvements at existing power plants and gives states time and flexibility to develop their state plans.



The ACE rule also briefly addresses biomass. While the proposal does not include cofiring as BSER, the agency does propose that biomass cofiring be allowed as a compliance option that states may consider. The rule also references an April 23 April 23 policy announcement by the EPA in which the agency said biomass from managed forests will be treated as carbon neutral when used for energy production at stationary sources.



The public comment period on the ACE rule closes Oct. 30. Comments can be filed online at www.Regulations.gov under EPA-HQ-OAR-2017-0355.



Comment period opens on EPA’s ACE rule @BiomassMagazine: The U.S. EPA published its proposed rule to create the Affordable Clean Energy Program (ACE rule) in the Federal Register on Aug. 31, officially opening a 60-day public comment period on the proposal.

EIA: 600,000 tons of densified biomass fuel sold in March

 @BiomassMagazine The U.S. Energy Information Administration recently released data showing that U.S. manufacturers produced approximately 650,000 tons of densified biomass fuel in March, with sales reaching 600,000 tons during the month.

The data was released as part of the June edition of EPA’s Monthly Densified Biomass Fuel Report, which includes data for March. The EIA collected data from 86 operating manufacturers of densified biomass fuel to complete the report. The report does not include data from facilities with annual capacities of less than 10,000 tons, which report data annually rather than monthly.

The 86 manufacturers that submitted data in February have a combined annual production capacity of 11.79 million tons per year and collectively had an equivalent of 1,999 full-time employees.

In March, respondents purchased 1.27 million tons of raw biomass feedstock, produced 650,000 tons of densified biomass fuel and sold 600,000 tons of densified biomass fuel. Production included 147,226 tons of heating pellets and 498,864 tons of utility pellets.

Domestic sales reached 122,727 tons and averaged $149.22 per ton. Exports in March reached 381,319 tons an averaged $174.32 per ton.

Inventories of premium/standard wood pellets reached 225,990 tons in March, up from 217,859 tons in February. Inventories of utility pellets reached 345,615 tons in March, up from 255,172 tons in February.

Data gathered by the EIA shows total U.S. densified biomass fuel production capacity reached 12.36 million tons in March, including 11.75 million tons listed as currently operating or temporarily not in operation. This includes 2.43 million tons of capacity in the East, 9.13 million tons of capacity in the South and 797,020 tons of capacity in the West. An additional 483,700 tons of capacity is listed as planned or under construction.

Facilities currently listed as planned or under construction include a 37,000-ton-per-year facility in Maine under development by F.E. Wood & Sons-Natural Energy, a 105,000-ton-per-year facility in Alabama under development by MRE Crossville LLC, a 340,000-ton-per-year plant in Georgia under development by Blue Sky Biomass Georgia LLC, and a 1,700-ton-per-year facility in New Mexico under development by Mt. Taylor-WoodYouRecycle. source: EIA: 600,000 tons of densified biomass fuel sold in March @BiomassMagazine

Hemp-Based Batteries Could Change the Way We Store Energy Forever

Scotty, MOhemp Energy has not figured out how to make a battery (yet) but he has figured out how to remove the raw material from the Hemp plant that is mentioned in this article below and is currently seeking pilot study collaborators who are interested in bringing this technology to market.

Hemp is the most universally useful plant we have at our disposal. The history of mankind’s use of hemp can be traced way back in time to between about 5000 – 7000 BC.

Industrial hemp and hemp seed could transform the economy of the world States in a positive and beneficial way, and therefore should be exploited to its full potential, especially relating to energy storage.

David Mitlin, Ph.D., explains that supercapacitors are energy storage devices that have huge potential to transform the way future electronics are powered. Unlike today’s rechargeable batteries, which sip up energy over several hours, supercapacitors can charge and discharge within seconds. But they normally can’t store nearly as much energy as batteries, an important property known as energy density. One approach researchers are taking to boost supercapacitors’ energy density is to design better electrodes. Mitlin’s team has figured out how to make them from certain hemp fibers — and they can hold as much energy as the current top contender: graphene.

Mitlin says

"Our device’s electrochemical performance is on par with or better than graphene-based devices. The key advantage is that our electrodes are made from biowaste using a simple process, and therefore, are much cheaper than graphene.”

Source: https://www.theeventchronicle.com/science/hemp-based-batteries-change-way-store-energy-forever/

3D Hemp Home outsourcing home builders

When construction workers don't need a job is the day I'll 3d print a building. Until then, my projects will be created with the labor of love.

Missouri Industrial Hemp Law 6-1-2018

@tonymess > @paulcurtman @MoAgriculture @BrianforSenate < the MoLeg Hemp legislation is so short sided. Isn't it the Politicians JOB to Help Missourians? or is it same ole same ole moleg picks the winners and losers? > https://t.co/VneSwEWuqc

— Scotty (@StLHandyMan) June 17, 2018

Here is the new Missouri Hemp Law signed 6/1/2018

This bill exempts industrial hemp, which is defined as Cannabis sativa L. containing no greater than 0.3% THC, from the definition of marijuana and the list of controlled substances. In addition, it is legal for any person who has received an industrial hemp license to grow, harvest, cultivate, and process industrial hemp.

The bill creates an industrial hemp agricultural pilot program to be implemented by the Department of Agriculture and specifies the requirements for an applicant of an industrial hemp registration and agricultural hemp seed production permit. The department must issue a license or permit to an applicant who meets the statutory requirements, upon satisfactory completion of a state and federal fingerprint criminal history background check, and who signs a waiver that holds the department harmless in the event a lawsuit occurs or the growth, processing or other specified actions related to industrial hemp or seed is declared illegal under federal law. Upon issuance of a license or permit, information regarding all license and permit holders must be forwarded to the State Highway Patrol.

An industrial hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production permit is nontransferable except to a spouse or child who otherwise meets the requirements for a license or permit; is valid for a three-year term unless revoked by the department; and may be renewed as determined by the department.

The department is also allowed to revoke or refuse to issue or renew an industrial hemp license or agricultural hemp seed production permit and to impose a civil penalty of not less than $2,500 or more than $50,000 for a violation of the requirements of the license or permit, department rules relating to growing or handling industrial hemp, the monitoring system, or a final order of the department that is specifically directed to the grower's or handler's industrial hemp operations or activities. A registration or permit may not be issued to a person who in the five years preceding the application has been found guilty of or pled guilty to a felony offense under any state or federal law regarding the possession, distribution, manufacturing, cultivation, or use of a controlled substance.

In addition, the department may revoke or refuse to issue or renew a license or permit for failing to comply with statute or for a violation of department rules regarding agricultural operations or activities other than industrial hemp growing or handling. The department must refuse to issue a registration or permit to any applicant for less than 10 acres or more than 40 acres or if the total acreage among all registrants would exceed 2,000 acres of land statewide.

A person who grows industrial hemp without a valid industrial hemp license is subject to an administrative fine of $500 and must obtain an industrial hemp license within 30 days. If the person obtains the license within 30 days, the fine is refunded. If the person fails to obtain a license within 30 days, the person is fined $1,000 per day until the person obtains a license or the crop is destroyed.

No retailer of pesticides or agricultural chemicals is liable for the sale, application, or handling of these products by a producer or applicator in any manner or for a purpose not approved by state or federal agencies. No producer or applicator may use or apply pesticides or agricultural chemicals to industrial hemp except as approved by state and federal law.

Every grower or handler must be subject to an industrial hemp plant monitoring system. The department may inspect a grower or handler to ensure compliance with statutes, department rules, the monitoring system, or a final department order directed to the grower's or handler's industrial hemp operations or activities. The department may also inspect any industrial hemp crop during the crop's growth phase and take a representative composite sample for field analysis. Crop exceeding the allowable THC limits may be required to be destroyed by the grower or handler. If the crop is not destroyed within 15 days, the grower or handler will be subject to a fine of $5,000 per day until the destruction of the crop and is in addition to any criminal liability incurred by the grower or handler.

The State Highway Patrol may perform aerial surveillance to ensure illegal industrial hemp or marijuana plants are not being cultivated on or near industrial hemp and may coordinate with local law enforcement agencies to certify the destruction of illegal industrial hemp or marijuana plants. The department must notify the State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement agencies of the need to certify that a crop of hemp deemed illegal through field analysis has been destroyed.

The department must develop standard identification documentation for industrial hemp and associated commodities. The department may assess growers and handlers a fee for developing the system. This bill creates the "Industrial Hemp Fund," which consists of the fees collected in this provision.

An institution of higher education, in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, may engage in the study of the growth, cultivation, or marketing of industrial hemp and seed and must obtain a registration for the growth of industrial hemp or a permit for the growth and handling of agricultural hemp seed. The department may not issue a permit or registration to an institution of higher education to grow or cultivate industrial hemp on more than 20 acres, but may issue a permit for the growth or cultivation on a plot of land less than 10 acres.

source: https://house.mo.gov/billtracking/bills181/sumpdf/HB2034T.pdf