Idaho Hemp Finally Gets Its Day For proponents of Idaho hemp legalization—including, notably, Idaho farmers—the bill’s passage represented legislative redemption after a similar effort fell short a year ago. That bill legalized industrial hemp, paving the way for states to exploit what in recent years has emerged as a cash crop. And then, there were 50, with the newly codified Idaho hemp legalization. With Little’s signature on HB 126, that trend finally came to Idaho, which became the 50th state to legalize industrial hemp. Opponents of Idaho hemp legislation cited familiar concerns about it making it harder to enforce laws against marijuana, which is legal in several states that border Idaho.
And then, there were 50, with the newly codified Idaho hemp legalization.
On Friday, Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed House Bill 126, otherwise known as the “Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act.” Similar bills have passed in state legislatures across the country, ultimately earning the eager signature of their respective governors—a trend that was sparked by Congress’ passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. That bill legalized industrial hemp, paving the way for states to exploit what in recent years has emerged as a cash crop.
With Little’s signature on HB 126, that trend finally came to Idaho, which became the 50th state to legalize...
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