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HB 879: INDUSTRIAL HEMP – Amends existing law to provide for the sale of hemp products intended for human ingestion or inhalation.
Amends Section 22-1705, Idaho Code, to regulate establishments offering hemp products intended for human ingestion or inhalation (excluding certain seeds/oils), requiring compliance with state controlled substances criteria. Adds provisions for department fees, penalties with appeal rights, negotiated rulemaking, and interstate transport. Declares emergency effective July 1, 2026.
Status
Effective (July 1, 2026) · Originated in the Idaho House · Introduced March 12, 2026
Sponsors
- WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Committees
- JRA for Printing
Bill history
- April 1, 2026 — House: Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Signed by President; returned to House
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor
- April 1, 2026 — Senate: Delivered to Governor at 4:12 p.m. on April 1, 2026
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026
- April 2, 2026 — Senate: Session Law Chapter 292
- July 1, 2026 — Senate: Effective: 07/01/2026
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