Rep. Ron Paul Introduces HR 1866 The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009
A federal bill was introduced yesterday that, if passed into law, would remove restrictions on the cultivation of non-psychoactive industrial hemp.
The chief sponsors of HR 1866, "The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009," Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX), were joined by nine other U.S. House members split between Republicans and Democrats.
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A Brief Review of the Bill
H. R. 1866
Industrial Hemp Farming Act 2009
To amend the Controlled Substances Act
To exclude Industrial Hemp from the definition of Marihuana
And for Other Purposes.
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Exclusion of Industrial Hemp From Definition of Marihuana
paragraph (16) of Section 102 of the Controled Substance Act
21 U.S.C. 802 (16) is amended--
(1) by striking '(16)' at the beginning and inserting '(16)' (A); and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
‘(B) The term ‘marihuana’ does not include industrial hemp.
Industrial Hemp Farming Act 2009
To amend the Controlled Substances Act
To exclude Industrial Hemp from the definition of Marihuana
And for Other Purposes.
_________
Exclusion of Industrial Hemp From Definition of Marihuana
paragraph (16) of Section 102 of the Controled Substance Act
21 U.S.C. 802 (16) is amended--
(1) by striking '(16)' at the beginning and inserting '(16)' (A); and
(2) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:
‘(B) The term ‘marihuana’ does not include industrial hemp.
As used in the preceding sentence, the term ‘industrial hemp’ means
the plant Cannabis sativa L.
and any part of such plant, whether growing or not,
with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration
that does not exceed 0.3 percent on a dry
weight basis.’ [ more ]
weight basis.’ [ more ]
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DEA Clarifies Status of Hemp in the Federal Register
2001
"The remainder of the plant — stalks and sterilized seeds — is what some people refer to as “hemp.”
However, “hemp” is not a term that is found in federal law."
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haven't you heard, "it's a battle of words" the poster bearer cried
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I'd love to change the world, but I just don't know what to do
so I'll leave it up to you
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and for this reason, the wise general in his deliberations
must consider
both favourable and unfavourable factors
by taking into account the favourable factors
he makes the plan feasible
by taking into account the unfavourable
he may resolve difficulties
-Sun Tzu-
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