House Sponsors: LAWFER-SMITH,MICHAEL-ERWIN-HARTKE. Short description: INDUSTRIAL HEMP-TECH Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Creates the Industrial Hemp Act. Contains only a short title. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: New Act Adds reference to: 110 ILCS 305/20 new 110 ILCS 520/10 new 720 ILCS 550/3 from Ch. 56 1/2, par. 703 740 ILCS 20/3 from Ch. 70, par. 903 Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Univer- sity of Illinois Act, the Southern Illinois University Management Act, the Cannabis Control Act, and the Cannabis and Controlled Substances Tort Claims Act. Requires the University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University to study the feasibility and desirability of in- dustrial hemp production in this State, subject to an appropriation for that purpose. Requires these universities to obtain all federal and State permits needed to legally grow industrial hemp for fiber or seed production before importing any non-sterilized industrial hemp seeds capable of germination into the State. Requires these universi- ties to report their findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 2002. Excludes industrial hemp, solely as authorized for the purposes of the provisions concerning the studies, from the definition of "cannabis" under the Cannabis Control Act and under the Cannabis and Controlled Substances Tort Claims Act. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status