After what is being labelled as a historic meeting, the Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission is announcing its support Senate Bill 50, Senator Paul Hornback's legislation that establishes a framework if and when the federal government acts to re-introduce industrial hemp into Kentucky's agri-economy. Ag Commissioner, James Comer says Senator Hornback has shown great courage standing up for farmers and all Kentuckians who want to see opportunities for our farm communities and jobs for our citizens.
The group also commissioned an economic impact study to be performed by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture with the hopes that such a study could have an impact on the discussion at the federal level to legalize industrial hemp. After the meeting, Commissioner Comer addressed reports that certain members of law enforcement and Operation Unite had issued a press release opposing SB 50 saying he felt the release exemplified a government out of control and that the individuals went too far in taking a position on the popularity of the issue and economic viability of the crop.
The law enforcement community has several statutory seats on the commission, but no members of law enforcement were present for today's KIHC meeting.
The group also commissioned an economic impact study to be performed by the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture with the hopes that such a study could have an impact on the discussion at the federal level to legalize industrial hemp. After the meeting, Commissioner Comer addressed reports that certain members of law enforcement and Operation Unite had issued a press release opposing SB 50 saying he felt the release exemplified a government out of control and that the individuals went too far in taking a position on the popularity of the issue and economic viability of the crop.
The law enforcement community has several statutory seats on the commission, but no members of law enforcement were present for today's KIHC meeting.
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