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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- HEMP GROWTH ACT

     

     Introduced By: Senators Valverde, DiMario, Sosnowski, and Euer

     Date Introduced: January 26, 2021

     Referred To: Senate Judiciary

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 2-26 of the General Laws entitled "Hemp Growth Act" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     2-26-11. Local regulation of hemp cultivation.

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     Notwithstanding the provisions of chapter 23 of title 2 or any other general law, public law,

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rule or regulation to the contrary, cities and towns are authorized to enact ordinances to address and

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protect their citizens' public health, safety and welfare from the impact of hemp cultivation and any

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of its derivative products.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY -- HEMP GROWTH ACT

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     This act would expressly authorize cities and towns to enact ordinances to address and

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protect their citizens' public safety and welfare from the impact of hemp cultivation and any of its

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derivative products.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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