Hawaii SB2712 establishes a special fund to support industrial hemp production, processing, and manufacturing in Hawaii, with a focus on hemp fiber.

Hawaii SB2712 creates the Hawaii hemp fiber special fund to provide grants, incentives, and pilot projects for industrial hemp production, processing, and manufacturing. The fund aims to boost the agricultural economy, create jobs, and reduce import dependence for fiber products. It also establishes a hemp paper packaging pilot program to evaluate locally manufactured hemp packaging for state and county use. The bill includes provisions for licensing, reporting, and compliance with federal and state laws.

Hawaii SB2712 establishes a special fund to support industrial hemp production, processing, and manufacturing in Hawaii, with a focus on hemp fiber.

Hawaii SB2712 creates the Hawaii hemp fiber special fund to provide grants, incentives, and pilot projects for industrial hemp production, processing, and manufacturing. The fund aims to boost the agricultural economy, create jobs, and reduce import dependence for fiber products. It also establishes a hemp paper packaging pilot program to evaluate locally manufactured hemp packaging for state and county use. The bill includes provisions for licensing, reporting, and compliance with federal and state laws.