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South Dakota Governor Noem relaxes opposition to hemp legalization
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has outlined a path
forward for legislative action to legalize hemp production in the state. In a
video released Thursday morning, Noem proposed four “guardrails” for
legislation. They include reliable enforcement standards, responsible
regulations, a plan for safe transportation and adequate funding.
“If we can get this done in the coming weeks, it would be a good way to kick
off this year’s legislative session,” said Noem in the video.
Noem says things have changed since she vetoed a legalization bill last year.
Federal guidelines are in place, a South Dakota Native American tribe has the
green light to produce hemp and there’s a need to address hemp transportation
through South Dakota.
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