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The below information comes from many sources that are either
working in the field of Hemp for energy or are leaders in this field. We hope we have left no credits undone.
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Our strategic plan begins with the construction of a pilot plant. (Bio Gas Comapany LTD,
New Zealand).
This biofuel plant will become the first processing factory in the entire world to utilize and successfully
operate while using third generation technology and Industrial Hemp as the majority feedstock.
This plant has a zero waste output, meaning every by-product of
a certain product is used to create another valuable product.
This pilot plant also has the advantage of having the infrastructure of an industrial sized plant,
this makes the upscale more cost effective and is basically as simple as up sizing all of the necessary components up to the
required size. Other advantages include; low cost of production, multiple energies produced, able to gain Carbon Neutral status and the knowledge
that only sunshine, land, water and a little assistance is required for our company to progress quickly.
One of our goals is to construct several large processing plants when combined would process approximately
400,000 acres of Hemp. Production on
this scale would produce over 300,000bpd (Barrels Per Day) of oil equivalent, which annually is more than sufficient for New
Zealand's entire vehicle fleet while driving at 100% biofuel blends. This
would also result in Carbon Neutral transportation at an extremely low cost to the end consumer. The bpd measurement above
is estimated anywhere between 30-90 litres of refined fossil fuels from any given barrel of oil. (158L/42Gallon Barrel)
We will achieve our goals by following our simple step by step system, which is start small and work
our way up!
Did you know that by using E10 Type fuel in your vehicle will decrease your vehicles emissions by
almost 20% !
Once we upscale and begin producing more than the Biofuel Sale Obligation needs, we will begin selling
directly to the public as we will be able to offer a range of fuel conversion kits suitable for any vehicle of any age to use our biofuels of any blend up to 100%.
This site will at no stage state any processing techniques we use.
http://www.biogascompany.co.nz/Hemp%20Details.html
HEMP DETAILS
(Bio Gas Company Ltd (BGC) will be processing Industrial Hemp into the fuels/products described on our Products
page.)
The fact that Industrial Hemp is related to the illegal high THC (delta-9-TetraHydroCannabinol) plant
Marijuana should not deter you from any of our products or services. Our process completely destroys any trace of the low
amount of THC in Industrial Hemp, this being well under the regulated maximum amount of 0.35% w/w. The conceived relation
between Industrial Hemp and Marijuana has slowed down Industrial Hemp regulations and developments in New Zealand and around
the world for many years.
Hemp is a renewable resource similar to trees and other plant materials which all have the ability
of creating products usually produced from a non-renewable resource.
Hemp is filled with nutritional protein and fibers which makes great animal feed.
Hemp is grown on land which is incapable of human food production, thus not disrupting human food supply. Animal feed is produced in abundance,
feeding a wide variety of animals which humans consume.
Hemp plants can achieve high yields on a per acre basis, if grown correctly it
does not degrade soil and requires little or no fertilizer with high yields achievable.
Hemp can also be grown in many climates around the world, it is a very fast growing plant which matures
in under three months in optimal conditions. The plants themselves are very resistant to pests, droughts and can handle freezing
temperatures without sustaining damage. Hemp is also very easy to process when used in suitable conditions compared to harder
materials like wood, this decreases our processing costs remarkably.
Our Industrial Hemp will be grown under regulations and strict security conditions currently established
within the provisions of the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 1977, Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 and the Misuse of Drugs (Industrial
Hemp) Regulations 2006 New Zealand.
http://www.biogascompany.co.nz/Products.html
PRODUCTS
Our main products are fuel grade bio-ethanol, bio-diesel, electricity and high protein animal feed.
Other products will eventually include clothing from our hemp fibres, composite reinforced boards
used in the same way as today’s plywood, large range of plastics, pharmaceuticals and many other products yet to be
determined.
There are well over 20,000 known products that can be produced from Hemp, some of which will
be incorporated into our processing stream as we progress through our strategic plan.
Many chemicals are also produced as a by-product of our process; these include adhesives, cosmetics,
rubber, surfactants and a very large list of ethanol basic chemicals such as ethylamine's, acetaldehyde, glycol and hydrogen
production.
All of these industrial commodities derived from our agriculture low cost products are very competitive
with the conventional products derived from hydrocarbons produced from the petroleum industry.
Bio-Ethanol
Bio-Ethanol fuel is an alternative to gasoline. It can be combined with gasoline in any concentration up to pure ethanol (E100). Anhydrous ethanol, that is, ethanol with at most 1% water. Ethanol can also be blended into petroleum based
diesel, which creates a product called Dieselhol. Due to New Zealand diesel regulations Dieselhol will not be released.
Bio-diesel
Bio-diesel is an alternative to petroleum based diesel. It can be combined with diesel in any concentration up to pure bio-diesel (B100).
Electricity
All of our excess electricity will be sold directly into the national grid at the current spot price
at the time of sale. We will be using regulations and controls currently well established.
Synthetic Gasoline
Synthetic Gasoline is identical to Gasoline produced from Crude Oil, the only difference between the two is Synthetic Gasoline can be produced from a renewable and sustainable
resource.
High protein animal feed.
All of our animal feed will meet current regulations and will be sold at a very competitive price. Schedule 4 of
the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act does not prohibit the use of hemp in animal feed (for standing crops
opened to animal grazing and oral nutritional compounds such as traded feed).New Zealand Food and Safety Authority considers
hemp grown in accordance with the Ministry of Health’s Hemp regulation licenses, THC content is unlikely to breach Schedule
4 of the Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act. Our Hemp feed will contain completely no trace of THC, so we are able
to sell this product under these regulations.
Bio-Fuel Yields
Ethanol yields per acre per annum from various feedstock's. Based on average yields per acre according to Bio Gas
Company LTD of New Zealand.
Yields in litres per acre
Apples
600-1000
Potatoes
1200-1500
Willow Tree (salix) 1300-1700
Corn 1300-1800
Sugar Beet 1700-2100
Sorghum Cane 2100-2400
Maize
1750-2500
Hemp (BGC) 6000-10000
Based on average yields per acre.
This chart does not contain the large range of difficulty and widespread issues that some of these feedstock's require
for processing.
Hemp is also used for fabrics, auto parts, all sort of high quality paper products as well as food for both human and cattle
consumption. As you can see from the chart above Hemp produces up to 10,000 litres /acre compared to only 1,500 maximum for
corn. That
is over 6 times more fuel than from Corn per acre.
Industry
http://www.biogascompany.co.nz/Industry.html
The majority of New Zealand's bio-ethanol is made as a by-product of the dairy industry by fermenting the
lactose (milk sugar) in whey with special yeast that converts this sugar into alcohol. This dilute alcohol is then distilled
into bio-ethanol, which is mostly exported.
Currently most ethanol suitable for blends in fossil fuels will be imported at a high cost and it will most
likely be from a non-renewable or an environmentally harmfully resource. This cost will be passed down to the end consumer.
New Zealand's current bio-ethanol production from the dairy industry is not high enough nor will it become
able to sustain the amount of fuel grade ethanol that is needed for the new biofuels sales obligation requirements.
The new biofuel sales obligation requires firms that sell petrol or diesel to also sell biofuel mixtures
in their fuels, ranging from 2-10% ethanol mixtures within the next 5 years.
The amount will be set as a percentage of the total combined petrol or diesel sales per year, measured in petajoules, based
on the volumetric energy of each fuel. This means a 2-10% bio-ethanol and bio-diesel mix in each litre of either petrol or
diesel.
The New Zealand government is likely to increase the maximum amount of bio-fuels that are required in petroleum
products following past the 2012 obligation date.
There are many companies starting off in this industry with very different views regarding efficiency, fuel
yield importance and most important issue of all is the impact that some "Bio-Fuels" being produced may create more harm than
good.
These companies are using useless feedstock's and old processes to put quite simply, their feedstock most
commonly being corn, maize, barley and other similar plants, many of which are much more difficult to process, thus increasing
their production cost.
Another example of other company losses in this industry is the huge cost of preparing and drying their feedstock
to enable it suitable for their extraction processes. BGC however simply harvest's our feedstock, then begins processing the
Hemp straight away. This reduces the overall production
costs.
BGC would only need to grow 35,000 acres of Hemp (based on our absolute minimum yields of ethanol per acre) annually to
produce the required 290 million litres of ethanol needed for the new biofuel sales obligation. This is assuming a fuel efficiency
loss and the maximum blend of 10% ethanol (E10).
Services
http://www.biogascompany.co.nz/Services.html
Using high amounts of bio-ethanol (E85/E100 Fuel Type) in any vehicle without the correct components in place
will damage the vehicles operating ability.
Most vehicles can use E10 Fuel Type (10% bio-ethanol per litre of petroleum fuel, please check with your
car manufacture if your unsure)
Conversion kits will become available for both fuel injected and carbureted vehicles. These kits allow any vehicle to use
any blend of up to 85% ethanol, some newer vehicles will handle 100% ethanol with no ill effects. Our
fuel conversion kits are sourced from a manufacturer within the USA at a very competitive price. We can supply vast amounts
of these kits at a very short notice.
Due to the low blends of ethanol being introduced in 2008/2009 these kits are not currently needed in this
country, we will wait until there are higher blends of ethanol in petroleum fuels before we begin to supply these kits.
If interest is gained in these kits we may begin to supply and install them at a earlier stage. If you would like to enquiry
about these conversion kits please Contact Us. Phone: +64 027 329 1901
Our services will include installation of these fuel conversion kits by either BGC or a qualified 3rd Party,
installation of new fuels lines and a custom built fuel tank may be necessary depending on your vehicle.
All installation procedures and equipment will be at their respective world standards of quality and workmanship.
Our Partners
http://www.biogascompany.co.nz/Our%20Partners.html
Ensymm, http://www.ensymm.com/ , is a German based
premier project consulting company for Life Sciences, serving
biotech companies, pharmaceutical industry and food ingredient companies. They provide clients
with a variety of business and technology consulting services as well as with specialized teams in various areas of our competence.
ensymm offers technology transfer, project management and consulting for companies, governmental organization and universities.
Each specific service is managed by their in-house or external project managers and supported by ensymm’s affiliated
network of supplying companies for technology, equipments, turnkey plants or high value products. Beside their expertise and
experience in managing a project puzzle, they are specialist for turnkey plants (transfer of technology and equipment) and
outsourcing.
ensymm also possesses a strong global perspective with an extensive international experience, which provides clients an
opportunity to develop and realize their projects under their individual conditions. ensymm’s international activities
are supported through a strong network of more than 30 suppliers based in the EU, Iran and India and ten affiliated offices
located in Europe, Asia, Africa and South America.
The core business of ensymm is providing client designed project management. Starting from project evaluation they assist
the client by selecting and assembling the right parameters until the clients project is successfully accomplished. This includes
also providing appropriate know how, the right technology and the most effective approach.
In this spirit the scope of our services covers the spectrum of biotech and pharmaceutical technology processes and
products, chemical and enzymatic processes, food additives and nutraceuticals and medical devices.
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Hemp oil
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp_oil
Hempseeds from which hempseed oil can be extracted
Hempseed oil is pressed from the seed of the hemp plant (i.e., non-drug varieties of Cannabis sativa
L). This oil typically contains between 30-35% oil by weight, and is extremely high in essential fatty acids.[1] Cold pressed,
unrefined hemp oil is dark to clear light green in color, with a pleasant nutty flavor. The darker the color, the grassier
the flavour.
Refined hempseed oil is clear and colorless, with little flavour and lacks natural vitamins and antioxidants.
Refined hempseed oil is primarily used in body care products. Industrial hempseed oil is used in lubricants, paints and inks.
Hempseed oil has found some limited use in the production of soaps, shampoos and detergents. The oil is of high nutritional
value because its 3:1 ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 essential fatty acids, which matches the balance required by the human body.[2]
It has also received attention in recent years as a possible feedstock for the large-scale production of biodiesel.[3] There
are a number of organisations that promote the production and use of hempseed oil.[4]
Hempseed oil is manufactured from non-drug varieties of Cannabis sativa that contain no significant amounts
of THC, and is not psychoactive. This manufacturing process typically includes cleaning the seed to 99.99% before pressing
the oil. There is no THC within the hempseed, although trace amounts of THC may be found in hempseed oil when plant matter
adheres to the seed surface during manufacturing. The modern production of hempseed oil, particularly in Canada, has successfully
lowered THC values since 1998.[5]
Nutrition, Main article: hemp
About 30–35% of the weight of hempseed is an edible oil that contains about 80% as essential fatty
acids (EFAs); i.e., linoleic acid, omega-6 (LA, 55%), alpha-linolenic acid, omega-3 (ALA, 22%), in addition to gamma-linolenic
acid, omega-6 (GLA, 1–4%) and stearidonic acid, omega-3 (SDA, 0–2%). Hempseed also contains about 20% of a highly-digestible
protein, where 1/3 is edestin and 2/3 are albumins. Its amino acid profile is close to "complete" when compared to more common
sources of proteins such as meat, milk, eggs and soy.[6]
The proportions of linoleic acid and alpha-linolenic acid in one tablespoon per day (15 ml)of hempseed oil
easily provides human daily requirements for EFAs. Unlike flaxseed oil, hempseed oil can be used continuously without developing
a deficiency or other imbalance of EFAs. This has been demonstrated in a clinical study, where the daily ingestion of flaxseed
oil decreased the endogenous production of GLA.[7]
In common with other oils, hempseed oil provides 9 kcal/g. Compared with other culinary oils it is low in
saturated fatty acids.[8]
Highly unsaturated oils, and especially poor quality oils, can spontaneously oxidize and turn rancid within
a short period of time when they are not stored properly; i.e., in a cool/cold, dark place, preferably in a dark glass bottle.
Hempseed oil can be frozen for longer periods of storage time, without a risk of breaking glass containers. Preservatives
(antioxidants) are not necessary for high quality oils that are stored properly.
Highly unsaturated oils are not suitable for frying, although rapeseed oil is a highly unsaturated oil that
is commonly used in deep frying, primarily because of its low cost. Hempseed oil is primarily used as a food oil and dietary
supplement, and has been shown to relieve the symptoms of eczema (atopic dermatitis).[9]
Hempseed is an adequate source of calcium and iron. Whole, toasted hempseeds are also a good source of phosphorus,
magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp_oil
References
^ Callaway JC (2004). Hempseed as a nutritional resource: an overview. Euphytica 140: 65-72.
^ "Hemp Oil". InnVista. November 2005. http://www.innvista.com/health/foods/hemp/hempoil.htm. Retrieved
on 2006-11-18.
^ Agua Das (November 16, 1997). "Hemp Oil Fuels & How to Make Them". HempFarm.com. http://www.hempworld.com/Hemp-CyberFarm_com/htms/hemp-products/bio-diesel/bio-diesel.html.
Retrieved on 2006-11-18.
^ "Hemp Farm". http://www.hempworld.com/pstindex0.htm. Retrieved on 2006-11-18.
^ Holler JM, et al.(2008) delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Content of Commercially Available Hemp Produts.
Journal of Analytical Toxicology 32: 428-432
^ Callaway JC (2004). Hempseed as a nutritional resource: an overview. Euphytica 140: 65-72.
^ Schwab U, Callaway J, Erkkilä A, Gynther J, Uusitupa M, Järvinen T (2006). Effects of hempseed and
flaxseed oils on the profile of serum lipids, serum total and lipoprotein lipid concentrations and haemostatic. European Journal
of Nutrition 45(8):470-7.
^ King's College Review of Nutritional Attributes of Cold Pressed Hemp Seed Oil
^ Callaway, JC, Schwab U, Harvimaa I, Halonen P, Mykkänen O, Hyvönen P & Järvinen T (2005). Efficacy of dietary
hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitis. Journal of Dermatological Treatment 16: 87-94.
Hemp Oil Information http://hempbasics.com/shop/ccp0-catshow/Info.html
Hemp seed is about 25% protein. It is a high-quality, nutritionally-complete food eaten in many cultures
for thousands of years. In the Orient, it was often eaten like oatmeal. It is more digestible than soy protein and provides
essential fatty acids, fiber and a complete protein all in one food. Hemp seed cakes make excellent food for fish, birds and
livestock.
Hemp seed oil is a superb cooking oil, lubricating oil and fuel oil. It can be used in shampoo, hair and
skin cream, soap, cosmetics, massage oil and moisturizers. The oil also makes excellent paint, varnishes, lacquer and sealants.
When hemp cultivation was banned in 1937, hemp seed oil was exempted, as it was so important for paints, varnishes and lubricating
oil.
Hemp seed oil has the highest total concentration of the essential fatty acids of any oil (about 80%). Flaxseed
oil is higher in linolenic acid, but hemp seed is highest in total omega-6 (linoleic) and omega-3 (linolenic) essential fatty
acids. These fatty acids have been shown helpful to combat cancer and AIDS, among many other diseases. UCLA researchers R.
Lee Hamilton, PhD and William Eidelman, MD stated, "essential fatty acids are responsible for our immune response. In the
(European) old country, the peasants ate hemp butter. They were more resistant to disease than the nobility."
Hemp is a very ancient source of medicine. It is mentioned by the famous physician Galen. Several chemicals have been isolated
from the hemp leaf and seeds. Medicinal effects include stimulating the appetite, reducing nausea, lowering pressure in the
eyes, stimulating the immune system and reduces pain, especially migraine headache pain. It is an antibacterial, antiviral,
anti-convulsant, bronchodilator and expectorant. It reduces spasticity and ataxia in multiple sclerosis, stops menstrual bleeding
and helps PMS and the pain of childbirth. Hemp extracts were widely used in medicines in America until it was banned.
http://naihc.org/hemp_information/hemp_defined.html
The Hemp Plant
The hemp plant is harvested for its fibers, seed, seed meal and seed oil.
Hemp is a distinct variety of the plant species
cannabis sativa L. Due to the similar leaf shape, hemp is frequently confused with marijuana. Although both plants are from
the species cannabis, hemp contains virtually no THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), the active ingredient in marijuana.
Hemp
cannot be used as a drug because it produces virtually no THC
(less than 1%), where marijuana produces between 5 -
20 % THC.
Hemp Agronomic Characteristics
Hemp is a bast fiber plant similar to flax, kenaf, jute and ramie. Long slender primary fibers on the outer portion of
the stalk characterize bast fiber plants. An annual plant that grows from seed, hemp can be grown on a range of soils, but
tends to grow best on land that produces high yields of corn. The soil must be well drained, rich in nitrogen, and non-acidic.
Hemp requires limited pesticides because is grows so quickly and attracts few pests. In northern latitudes, hemp is usually
planted between early March and late May. Hemp averages between 2 - 4 meters in height in about four months of growth.
Hemp crops are harvested at different times for different hemp products.
Harvesting stalks for high quality primary fiber occurs as soon as the crop is in flower.
Harvesting for seed production and stalks occurs 4 - 6 weeks after flowering, when male plants begin to shed pollen.
Primary Hemp Fiber
The valued primary fibers are contained around the hollow, woody core of the hemp stalk. These long, strong fibers that grow the length of the
hemp stalk are considered bast fibers Hemp fiber possesses properties similar to other bast fibers (flax, kenaf, jute and
ramie) and excels in fiber length, strength, durability, absorbency, antimildew and antimicrobial properties.
Once a hemp crop has matured and been harvested, hemp primary fibers are separated from the hemp stalk through the "retting"
process. For "dew retting", the cut stalks are left in the field for several weeks to allow natural humidity and bacteria
to decompose the fiber-binding pectins. Other ways to separate the fiber from the core are: water retting, warm water retting
and chemical retting. When the retting process is complete, the fibers are readily separated from the core, and processed
for specific products.
Primary fibers are long-staple length fibers, averaging 8 ” (20 cm) in length. These hemp fibers can be spun and
woven to a fine, crisp, linen-like fabric and used for apparel textiles, home furnishing textiles and carpeting. Antimildew
and antimicrobial properties make them very suitable for sails, tarps, awnings, and floor coverings.
Primary fibers can be cut to shorter staple lengths to accommodate a variety of spinning systems. Hemp fiber blended with
wool, cotton, linen or other fibers, adds strength, durability, absorbency and breathability, making hemp-blended fabrics
cool and comfortable to wear and touch.
Core Fiber
Core fiber is derived from the sturdy, wood-like
hollow stalk of the hemp plant. Sometimes referred to as "hurds", it is up to twice as absorbent as wood shavings, making
it an excellent animal bedding and garden mulch. It can be easily blended with lime to create a strong yet lightweight concrete
or plaster. Its high cellulose content means it can be applied to the manufacturing of plastics. Like primary fiber, it is
biodegradable and possesses antimildew and antimicrobial properties.
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SB 131 2008 Industrial Hemp Bill
Our Industrial Hemp bill is going nowhere according to a Republican Senator
who stated this at the Elizabethtown Legislative Breakfast February 28th.
The question of whether or not this was a good bill for the farmer was
answered by everyone at the meeting. It was a unanimous yes, we want this crop to grow.
A Republican Senator then told the gathering that the
President of the Senate was going to hold the bill up and that he did not want any controversy.
Those of us that have worked for this farm bill figured that this would happen once the
talk about Senate President David Williams emerged that he may challenge present U. S. Senator Bunning in 2010. We even figured
he would do exactly as he is doing. We are sure he will not run even though he is holding the bill up. Senator Williams isn't
stupid and he knows that he has it made controlling the State Senate that he would also have to run for in 2010. We predict
he will stay in the Kentucky Senate.
He won't take the risk of running for something he is unsure of. He will
be back in the State Senate.
WE WILL BE PLACING THE FACTS ABOUT HOW INDUSTRIAL HEMP COULD MAKE THE KENTUCKY FARMERS, WHICH HAVE
BEEN HURTING SINCE THE LOSS OF TOBACCO, TURN THE CORNER TO PROFITABILITY ON THIS PAGE ONCE THE SESSION ENDS. MANY OF THE FARMS
ARE IN FINANCIAL AGONY AND SEN. WILLIAMS COULD HAVE BEEN THEIR "HERO" WITH THIS CROP.
AT LEAST THE FARMERS KNOW TO THANK DEMOCRATIC SENATOR JOEY PENDLETON, ALSO A FARMER, FOR HIS EFFORTS
ON THEIR BEHALF. PERHAPS WE WILL HEAR MORE ABOUT THIS MATTER DURING THE INTERIM SESSION.
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The following bill is one we have been working on for several months and it has now been introduced.
While the Congress and President seem hellbent on printing money to create government jobs that produce nothing we have a
bill that will give work to the farmers, create jobs in the seed oil area, provide a new source of fuel and bring in
new industries to produce products for the auto and food industry for we humans as well as a good feed for the animals on
our farms.
Please use the information below to contact you officials by email and/or phone to
show your support for this bill.
To email your Legislator about these bills you may go to the Legislators web page and use their
form or you may email them the following way:
You may also call 1-800-372-7181 and leave a message for them to support
any or all of these bills.
Other web pages involving the Legislature you need are:
Legislature Home Page
How To Find Your Legislator
To view past and present Legislation
Your phone call in support of Industrial Hemp in Kentucky is needed now! And pass this along
to your contacts ASAP!
Let's put our Kentucky farmers back to work and idle farms back in production.
The 3 E's of Industrial Hemp are:
1) Energy
2) Economic Development
3) Environment
We can produce bio-diesel fuels as well as some of the highest grades of oil for commercial and food production
use. Unlike corn ethanol, hemp can produce bio-fuels (energy) and at the same time add to the food supply all
without subsidies.
We can invite entrepreneurs into Kentucky that can convert the fiber, cellulose and seed into value added
products for food, cosmetics and commercial and industrial applications including building products, automotive and
paper.
Industrial Hemp in Kentucky means jobs in Kentucky.
Industrial Hemp is the most environmentally friendly crop Kentucky farmers can grow. Not only
is hemp one of the best absorbers of carbon in our atmosphere it requires no herbicides or pesticides and it
can improve the soil with it's deep root system which can potentially improve yields on other rotation crops like corn and
soya beans.
What better way to help secure Kentucky's future and bring jobs and economic development to Kentucky,
especially in our rural areas.
Pass this information along to everyone you know and,
Please call 1-800-372-7181 now and leave a message for the following:
Your State Senator and your State Representative
All Senate Leadership
Your message should simply be:
Please support the 3 E's in Kentucky. Support Senate Bill 131.
| SB 131 (BR 1188) - J. Pendleton
AN ACT relating to industrial hemp.
Create new sections of KRS
Chapter 260 to define "department," "industrial hemp," and "THC"; require persons wanting to grow or process industrial hemp
to be licensed by the Department of Agriculture; require criminal history checks by local sheriff; require the Department
of Agriculture to promulgate administrative regulations to carry out the provisions of the Act; require sheriff to monitor
and randomly test industrial hemp fields; assess a fee of $5 per acre for every acre of industrial hemp grown, with a minimum
fee of $150, to be divided equally between the Department of Agriculture and the appropriate sheriff's department; require
licensees to provide the Department of Agriculture with names and addresses of any grower or buyer of industrial hemp and
copies of any contracts the licensee may have entered into relating to the industrial hemp; clarify that the Act does not
authorize any person to violate federal law.
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