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HB 6288

Agriculture: industrial hemp; licensing and regulations for processing, brokering, and marketing industrial hemp, supplying industrial hemp seed, and engaging in wholesale of industrial hemp products; create. Creates new act & repeals 2014 PA 547 (MCL 286.841 - 286.859).

2023-2024 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 3 co-sponsors

Michigan replaces 2014 hemp law with comprehensive licensing framework regulating hemp processing, marketing, seed supply, and wholesale operations.

bill electronically reproduced 12/13/2024
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Bill Summary · HB 6288

Legislative bill overview

HB 6288 replaces Michigan's existing industrial hemp regulations (from 2014) with a new comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework. The bill establishes state oversight for processing, brokering, marketing, seed supply, and wholesale distribution of industrial hemp products.

Why is this important

Industrial hemp is a growing agricultural commodity with applications in textiles, food, construction materials, and CBD products. Updating regulations ensures Michigan can effectively oversee the industry, protect consumers through quality standards, and potentially generate tax revenue while maintaining compliance with federal law.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory scope and burden: New licensing requirements may increase costs for small operators and could concentrate the industry among larger companies with compliance resources
  • CBD and product definition: The bill may face disputes over how "industrial hemp" products are defined, particularly regarding CBD extraction and consumer products, which have ambiguous federal legal status
  • Enforcement and testing standards: Questions about who conducts testing, what standards apply, and how states coordinate with federal oversight could create operational uncertainty
  • Market protection vs. competition: Existing hemp stakeholders may lobby for favorable licensing terms, while new entrants may challenge barriers to entry

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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