HB 1130 -- Industrial Hemp

Sponsor:  Holsman

This bill defines "industrial hemp" as cannabis sativa L.
containing no greater than 1% tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) and
exempts it from the varieties of cannabis that are classified as
controlled substances.  Any person who has not been convicted of
any felony offense or misdemeanor drug-related offense may
legally grow and cultivate industrial hemp.

When a person is charged with possession of a controlled
substance and he or she claims the substance was industrial hemp,
the burden of proof will be on the defendant to prove that the
substance was industrial hemp and not a controlled substance.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am