2019 MO Industrial Hemp Pilot Timeline

After receiving a slew of calls this week about legality of Cannabis and Hemp in Missouri I felt the need to share the info on the Missouri Industrial Hemp Pilot 2019 Timeline 

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January 2, 2019 Public comment period on proposed industrial hemp rules opens.

February 1, 2019 Public comment period closes.

July 1, 2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program receives any spending authorized by the approved FY2020 budget.

July 30, 2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program rules become effective.

August 2019 Industrial Hemp education & outreach meetings begin. The meetings will review current laws, regulations and application processes.

September 3, 2019 Industrial Hemp Pilot Program grower and handler applications available online.

October 31, 2019 Grower and handler applications approved and applicants will be notified.

November 30, 2019 Registration fees due from handlers and approved growers.

Web Link: 

Proposed Industrial Hemp Timeline via the Missouri Department of Agriculture Hemp Pilot  https://agriculture.mo.gov/hemp-pilot/

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Friendly reminder for those interested in buying Hemp Seeds> “Hemp seeds may be imported into the United States from countries other than Canada if accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country’s national plant protection organization to verify the origin of the seed and confirm that no plant pests are detected. https://mohemp.blogspot.com/2019/04/politicsusda-clarifies-that-farmers-can.html