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Wisconsin DOJ and Attorney General clear the way for industrial hemp, CBD oil
May 10, 2018
MADISON, Wis. – On May 9, 2018, the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted a meeting with Attorney General Brad Schimel and his staff, members of the Wisconsin State Legislature, the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation (WFBF), and the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) regarding Wisconsin’s new industrial hemp research pilot program. Specifically, those in attendance discussed the effect of 2017 Wisconsin Act 100 on Wisconsin's existing law concerning CBD and THC.
“We all have always had full confidence in the successful implementation of the industrial hemp program in Wisconsin,” said Attorney General Schimel. “Industrial hemp has the promise of being an important part of our critical agricultural economy, and Wisconsin farmers who choose to participate in this pilot program deserve and need legislative and regulatory certainty from all parts of government.”
Wisconsin’s industrial hemp program, which is administered by DATCP, allows Wisconsin farmers to grow and sell industrial hemp, as long as they obtain a permit and abide by certain DATCP requirements. Farmers who participate in this program and follow the rules are exempt from criminal prosecution, and products made from industrial hemp, including CBD, are lawful.
“I very much appreciate WFBF raising concerns to me about Wisconsin's current laws related to hemp,” said Attorney General Schimel. “DOJ remains committed to ensuring that CBD oil for sale at retail outlets is safe for consumers. Senator Testin has been a leader on this issue, and I know he is committed to overcome any challenges that may arise legislatively. With the 2018 Farm Bill now working its way through Congress, it is likely that our current laws will be changed even further to make industrial hemp’s legality clear. Therefore, I am advising law enforcement not to take enforcement action against products made from industrial hemp that is grown under a lawful hemp research pilot program, including CBD, until Congress considers changes to the law, enabling the Wisconsin State Legislature to further clarify the status of these products.”
During yesterday’s meeting, the Attorney General, DOJ senior staff, members of the Legislature, WFBF, and DATCP all agreed on several important points, including the following.
Farmers who follow DATCP's rules and regulations may do the following:
- Grow industrial hemp without fear of criminal prosecution;
- Sell the entire industrial hemp plant or parts of the plant to anyone;
- Process the plant as permitted by DATCP's rules and regulations, which includes producing CBD.
For the entire press release, CLICK HERE.
Contact the following Wisconsin government offices with comments and/or questions:
Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker
https://walker.wi.gov/contact/contact-form
Office of the Governor
PO Box 7863
Madison, WI 53707
608-266-1212
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel
https://www.doj.state.wi.us/ag/contact
Wisconsin Department of Justice
PO Box 7857
Madison, WI. 53703-7857
608-266-1221
Wisconsin State Legislature: State Assembly
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/assembly/
State Senate
http://legis.wisconsin.gov/senate/
