§ 2-26-4. Hemp an agricultural product.
Hemp is an agricultural product that may be grown as a crop, produced, possessed, distributed, sold at retail, and commercially traded pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. Hemp is subject to primary regulation by the department. The division may assist the department in the regulation of hemp growth and production.
History of Section.P.L. 2016, ch. 441, § 1; P.L. 2016, ch. 442, § 1; P.L. 2019, ch. 88, art. 15, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 2 - Agriculture and Forestry
Chapter 2-26 - Hemp Growth Act
Section 2-26-1. - Short title.
Section 2-26-2. - Legislative findings.
Section 2-26-3. - Definitions.
Section 2-26-4. - Hemp an agricultural product.
Section 2-26-5. - Authority over licensing and sales.
Section 2-26-6. - Rulemaking authority.
Section 2-26-8. - Methods of extraction.
Section 2-26-9. - Research and educational growth by institutions of higher education.