2018 House Bill 6331 / Public Act 642

Legalize industrial hemp, impose licensure and regulation on growers

Introduced in the House

Sept. 6, 2018

Introduced by Rep. Steven Johnson (R-72)

To refine the definitions in state statutes of industrial hemp and marijuana. See House Bill 6330, which would establish a comprehensive regulatory regime and licensure for industrial hemp production.

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture

Oct. 3, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 4, 2018

Passed in the House 106 to 0 (details)

To refine the definitions in state statutes of industrial hemp and marijuana. See House Bill 6330, which would establish a comprehensive regulatory regime and licensure for industrial hemp production. The bill would also legalize the sale of products with CBD oil, which is contained in some food and beverage products, and may have therapeutic uses including as a treatment for childhood epilepsy.

Received in the Senate

Nov. 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 5, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 21, 2018

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

To refine the definitions in state statutes of industrial hemp and marijuana. See House Bill 6330, which would establish a comprehensive regulatory regime and licensure for industrial hemp production. The bill would also legalize the sale of products with CBD oil, which is contained in some food and beverage products, and may have therapeutic uses including as a treatment for childhood epilepsy.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 28, 2018