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Kings County, CA--Growing hemp may soon become legal in Kings County after the Board of Supervisors approved a letter supporting a bill for the California Industrial Hemp Farming Act.
Although hemp is related to marijuana plants, you cannot get high off it because hemp contains less than 1% of the compound THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gets you high.
Those in favor of the bill, including law enforcement in Kings County, say it's a win-win situation to allow farmers to grow it.
The Kings County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in favor of industrial hemp.
Supervisor Richard Valle said, "I think everyone did their homework and the right questions were asked today and the board voted unanimously in favor."
The bill was introduced by Senator Mark Leno from San Francisco. It would allow the cultivation of hemp plants to grow in four counties in California until 2020.
Farmers of the crop would be allowed to sell hemp seed, oil, and fiber to manufacturers.
County supervisors say it would help boost the economy and create jobs. "The demand for it is there and this would be the first time California farmers would have the opportunity to grow it and sell it and profit," said Supervisor Valle.
Hemp can be used for a number of things including: paper, biodegradable plastic and health foods. It's also believed to be better for the environment, using less water than cotton and no pesticides.
Law enforcement also agrees that passing this bill could be a good thing. David Robinson with the Kings County Sheriff's Department said, "Once we educate the public that it is not marijuana... it's simply another crop that farmers can grow and hopefully bring some revenue into our economy and add jobs to our jurisdiction."
The bill has already passed through several committees and the senate. It now awaits the governor's approval. The governor is expected to approve the bill.
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Website: Kings County Votes to Legalize Growing Hemp
Although hemp is related to marijuana plants, you cannot get high off it because hemp contains less than 1% of the compound THC, the active ingredient in marijuana that gets you high.
Those in favor of the bill, including law enforcement in Kings County, say it's a win-win situation to allow farmers to grow it.
The Kings County Board of Supervisors voted 5-0 in favor of industrial hemp.
Supervisor Richard Valle said, "I think everyone did their homework and the right questions were asked today and the board voted unanimously in favor."
The bill was introduced by Senator Mark Leno from San Francisco. It would allow the cultivation of hemp plants to grow in four counties in California until 2020.
Farmers of the crop would be allowed to sell hemp seed, oil, and fiber to manufacturers.
County supervisors say it would help boost the economy and create jobs. "The demand for it is there and this would be the first time California farmers would have the opportunity to grow it and sell it and profit," said Supervisor Valle.
Hemp can be used for a number of things including: paper, biodegradable plastic and health foods. It's also believed to be better for the environment, using less water than cotton and no pesticides.
Law enforcement also agrees that passing this bill could be a good thing. David Robinson with the Kings County Sheriff's Department said, "Once we educate the public that it is not marijuana... it's simply another crop that farmers can grow and hopefully bring some revenue into our economy and add jobs to our jurisdiction."
The bill has already passed through several committees and the senate. It now awaits the governor's approval. The governor is expected to approve the bill.
News Hawk- Jacob Ebel 420 MAGAZINE
Source: cbs47.tv
Author: Brittney Hopper
Contact: Contact Us
Copyright: Newport Television LLC
Website: Kings County Votes to Legalize Growing Hemp
