📜 Industrial Hemp Bill 2003
Assented toLABill 25026 November 2003
The Industrial Hemp Bill 2003 aims to establish a licensing and regulatory framework for the cultivation, harvesting, and processing of industrial hemp (cannabis with less than 0.35% THC) in Western Australia. It outlines application processes, suitability criteria, inspection powers, and penalties for non-compliance.
Impact
Farmers, processors, and consumers are affected. It matters because it could create a new agricultural industry in WA, subject to strict regulations and potential competition from overseas.
Key Changes
["Introduces a licensing system for industrial hemp cultivation, harvesting, and processing.", "Defines 'industrial hemp' as cannabis with less than 0.35% THC.", "Grants significant powers to inspectors, including police officers, to ensure compliance."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA26 Nov 2003
- LA Second Reading MovedLA26 Nov 2003
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA3 Dec 2003
- LA Third ReadingLA3 Dec 2003
- LC Second Reading MovedLC4 Dec 2003
- LC Third ReadingLC3 Mar 2004
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC3 Mar 2004
Affected Sectors
agriculturecannabispublic_sector
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