173 acres of hemp were grown in Connecticut in 2019
Here you will find Connecticut hemp law along with a history of how Connecticut hemp bills have progressed through the State capitol over the years. We also provide links to important information concerning Connecticut hemp programs and state agency advisories or opinion letters.Enthusiastic by nature, Gerry Berkowitz, professor in the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture, is bursting with even...
2019
SB 893
To enable the growth of the state’s industrial hemp industry.
Status: Signed by Governor Lamont on May 9, 2019
SB 598
To authorize the production of hemp in Connecticut.
2017
SB 603
Not later than July 1, 2018, the Commissioner of Agriculture shall adopt regulations, in accordance with the provisions of chapter 54 of the general statutes, to establish an agricultural pilot program for the purpose of growing or cultivating industrial hemp in accordance with the provisions of section 7 USC 5940, as amended from time to time.
Position: Support
2015
HB 5780
Amends statutes to legalize industrial hemp, to define industrial hemp to parallel its definition under the federal Agricultural Act of 2014, to exclude it from the definition of controlled substance under Connecticut law and to ensure related licensing and regulatory oversight in this state conforms to said act.
Status: Signed by Gov. Malloy on July 2, 2015
2014
HB 5476
To require a study of the feasibility of legalizing industrial hemp production, possession and sales. Download the text of HB 5476 here (PDF file 66k).
STATUS: Signed by Gov. Malloy on June 12, 2014