Washington House Votes 98 to 0 to Fully Legalize Hemp, No License Required
The Washington State House of Representatives has unanimously given approval to legislation that would explicitly legalize hemp.
House Bill 2064 would exclude “industrial hemp from the definitions of “controlled substance” and “marijuana” for purposes of the uniform controlled substances act.”
This would make hemp as legal as any other agricultural commodity such as tomatoes or corn. The measure establishes no specific licensing system, meaning anyone would be allowed to grow the crop without first registering with the state.
The bill must now be passed by the Senate before going to Governor Jay Inslee. Currently it is assigned to the Senate Law & Justice Committee.
House Bill 2064 is sponsored by Representatives Shea, Blake, Taylor, Condotta, Buys, Kloba and Ormsby. You can find the full text of the measure by clicking here.
Bobby
Still leaves Virginia out. I have a rare cancer called chordoma. It would be great to see it pass here.
Anonymous
Aren’t there nearby states you can move to/visit as needed?
Anonymous
Legal in DC. Drive a few miles. Can’t do that here in Texas. Consider yourself lucky.
Daryl Strickland
I would move out there if this is true. I’ve always wanted to experiment with the thousands of different applications to this plant. From hem plastic , biodiesel, hempcrete, epilepsy medicine, food and fibers, etc.
Nola Perry
Do you think CBD will ever be legal in Canada where we can buy locally?
Anonymous
It already is in Alberta and bc I can buy it from local pet shops now it’s as easy as can be