Tag: hemp

       The legalization of an experimental study concerning the growing of industrial hemp in the state of Maryland is becoming a real possibility as HB1472 works its way through the legal system.      The Agriculture Industrial Hemp Study, as it is now called, is sponsored by Delegate David Fraser-Hidalgo. The bill passed its third reading on March 28 and is now headed to the Senate for consideration.      On March 26, The House Environmental Matters Committee voted 23-1 in favor of the bill.      According to the bill’s, Fiscal and Policy Note, HB1472 “would establish a pilot program to study the growth and marketing” of hemp plants for industrial purposes on Maryland State agricultural property.      Implementation of this program is estimated to cost $279,100.      The goal of the program is to assess the feasibility of growing hemp in the area as well as the extent to which this industry could be used for commercial purposes.     (more…)...