Connecticut: Governor Signs Hemp Feasibility Measure Into Law Hartford, CT: Democrat Gov. Dannel Malloy this week signed legislation, House Bill 5476, to study the feasibility of establishing a regulated commercial hemp industry. The measure calls on the three state agencies, The Department of Agriculture, the Department of Consumer Protection, and the Department of Economic and Community Development to evaluate the feasibility of legalizing the possession, production, and sale of industrial hemp "for the purpose of encouraging economic development and increasing the number of new businesses in this state." Regulators must make recommendations to the General Assembly in regard to "establishing a licensing system for industrial hemp growers and sellers" by no later than January 1, 2015. Read more by clicking the title above... From NORML.
