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SB 608

Industrial Hemp: administration; administration of industrial hemp program; modify. Repeals secs. 101, 103, 105, 201, 211, 213, 215, 217, 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 311, 313, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 501, 503, 505, 507, 509, 511, 513, 515, 601, 602, 603, 605, 607, 609 & 801 of 2020 PA 220 (MCL 333.29101 et seq.)

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by John Cherry and 1 co-sponsor

SB 608 repeals Michigan's entire 2020 industrial hemp regulatory framework, eliminating licensing, testing, and administration rules governing the state's hemp industry without proposing replacements.

referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
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Bill Summary · SB 608

Legislative bill overview

SB 608 proposes to repeal the vast majority of Michigan's 2020 industrial hemp regulatory framework (PA 220), effectively dismantling the state's comprehensive hemp licensing, testing, and administration program. The bill eliminates detailed sections covering program administration, licensing requirements, testing standards, and enforcement mechanisms that currently govern the commercial hemp industry in Michigan.

Why is this important

Michigan's hemp industry, which has grown substantially since 2020 legalization, currently operates under the regulatory structure this bill would eliminate. This repeal would create immediate legal uncertainty for thousands of hemp cultivators, processors, and retailers about licensing validity, product testing requirements, and compliance standards. The practical effect would likely be either complete deregulation of hemp or require rapid passage of replacement legislation to avoid market disruption and potential public health/safety gaps.

Potential points of contention

  • Industry disruption: Existing hemp licenses, permits, and business operations rely on the current regulatory framework; repeal without replacement creates uncertainty about license validity and business continuity
  • Regulatory vacuum: Elimination of testing standards, quality controls, and enforcement mechanisms could enable untested or contaminated products to reach consumers, particularly concerning for hemp-derived products like CBD
  • Federal compliance concerns: Michigan's current program aligns with USDA hemp regulations; wholesale repeal may create conflicts with federal law and risk the state losing its approved hemp program status

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

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