Governor Cuomo signs legislation to assist with the development of the burgeoning hemp industry in New York State
ALBANY – Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday signed legislation and announced new actions to support the emerging industrial hemp industry and boost the agricultural economy in New York State.
According to the governor’s office, the legislation solidifies the status of industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity under New York Agriculture and Markets Law and creates an industrial hemp working group to advise the State on research and policies concerning the crop.
It also creates a one-stop shop to help producers and processors better understand state and federal regulations and requirements.
In addition, the Governor announced up to $10 million in grant funding will be available through two initiatives to advance industrial hemp research and economic development opportunities for industrial hemp businesses.
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