A bill to provide that the owner of a water right may use the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp, if otherwise authorized by State law.
Industrial Hemp Water Rights Act
This bill specifies that the owner of an absolute or conditional water right, or an entity that receives or distributes water contracted from the federal government, may use or sell the water for the cultivation of industrial hemp if the growth or cultivation of industrial hemp is otherwise authorized under the laws of the state in which the use occurs. The bill applies regardless of whether the water has passed through a federal water project.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 178.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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