| CHEYENNE,
Wyo. – Governor
Mark Gordon welcomed the announcement that the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) has approved Wyoming’s plan to regulate hemp. The agency has
granted authority to the Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) to regulate the
industry in Wyoming.
The
Governor, in consultation with the Wyoming Attorney General’s office, has signed
emergency rules drafted by the WDA to initiate a hemp program prior to the 2020
growing season. These emergency rules will be in effect for 120 days. During
that time, the WDA will go through the normal rule promulgation process
including a public comment period and resulting in a final rule.
“This
has been a long journey and I want to thank all those involved in this effort,
including the Secretary of State’s office, for expediting the rulemaking
process,” Governor Gordon said.
For
more information on the hemp program in Wyoming, please visit the WDA website
at https://wyagric.state.wy.us/ |
