BDN Maine
“Maine has an opportunity to break into an emerging industry that will
be of tremendous benefit to our state,” Rep. Deborah Sanderson,
R-Chelsea, who introduced the measure, said recently. “Not only would it
open new opportunities for farmers, it would also provide local
sourcing for many products made from hemp. The fibers from hemp can be
used in textiles, paper, insulation, building materials and composites
for auto bodies.”
http://bangordailynews.com/2015/02/23/politics/bill-to-legalize-hemp-farming-in-maine-gaining-support/
Portland Press Herald
“We have people in this state who are ready to make capital investments –
real investments – in this (hemp) industry, capital investments that
will create jobs and inject money into this economy,” said Rep. Deb
Sanderson, R-Chelsea, sponsor of one of the two bills. “All the pieces
are in place with the people behind them, ready to go with the flip of a
switch.”
http://www.pressherald.com/2015/02/11/bills-seek-to-spawn-hemp-industry-in-maine/
Tenth Amendment
A bill introduced in the Maine state house would authorize the
farming, production, and sale of industrial hemp in the state,
effectively nullifying the federal prohibition on the same once put into
effect.
LD4 was
introduced by State Rep. Deborah Sanderson (R-Chelsea) on Jan. 5. At
the present time, industrial hemp production is only approved in the
state for research purposes after receiving federal approval. If
successfully passed, LD4 would broaden opportunities for widespread
production of the potential cash crop by creating a state-level
licensing process that rejects any need for federal permission.
http://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2015/01/maine-bill-would-legalize-full-scale-industrial-hemp-farming-effectively-nullify-federal-prohibition/
