Gov. Scott signs bill allowing Florida A&M, UF to begin industrial hemp research
Florida A&M University, along with the University of Florida, has been given the go-ahead to conduct research pilot projects on growing and selling industrial hemp.
Gov. Rick Scott late Friday signed the Industrial Hemp Pilot Projects bill into law. It was sponsored by Sen. Bill Montford, D-Tallahassee, with a companion bill sponsored by Rep. Dr. Ralph Massullo, R-Beverly Hills.
The bill would give FAMU and UF the green light to conduct research projects on cultivating industrial hemp in rural areas of the state.
The universities would work with private partnerships to conduct and pay for the research. All research would be registered with Florida’s Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Read more: http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2017/06/19/gov-scott-signs-bill-allowing-florida-a-m-uf-begin-industrial-hemp-research/409133001/
