Industrial hemp seed, certification program authorized — heritage seed development authorized
Effective Aug 28, 2018(L. 2018 H.B. 2034)
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- 1. The Missouri Crop Improvement Association, in collaboration with the department, may establish and administer a certification program for agricultural hemp seed in this state. Participation in the certification program shall be voluntary for growers and cultivators of industrial hemp.
2. The Missouri Crop Improvement Association, in collaboration with the department, may develop a Missouri heritage seed for industrial hemp. In developing a Missouri heritage seed, the department may:
- (1) Breed, plant, grow, cultivate, and harvest the plant cannabis; and
- (2) Collect seeds from wild cannabis plants.
(L. 2018 H.B. 2034)