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HB 478: INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends and adds to existing law to provide for the sale of industrial hemp products.

Creates new Section 22-1708, Idaho Code, prohibiting sale of cannabinoid-containing food/drink products and requiring retail stores selling hemp products to obtain annual licenses from Idaho Department of Agriculture ($600 base fee + $25 per additional store). Authorizes inspections, testing, civil penalties up to $10,000, and rulemaking. Effective January 1, 2027.

Status

Reported Printed (April 1, 2025) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced April 1, 2025

Sponsors

Committees

  • JRA for Printing

Bill history

  • April 1, 2025 — House: Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
  • April 1, 2025 — House: Reported Printed; Filed in the Office of the Chief Clerk

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