Iowa 2021-2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HF 548 — A bill for an act providing for the regulation of hemp, including by creating an affirmative defense in cases of criminal prosecution, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 187.)

Last action — Referred to Public Safety.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

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This bill creates affirmative defenses for criminal prosecutions related to hemp and cannabis, reflecting compliance with Iowa hemp regulations.

  • Section 124.204

    the plant cannabis if it is any of the following: → the plant cannabis if it is any of the following:

    Clarifies that hemp is excluded from Schedule I if it meets specific criteria.

  • Section 124.401

    Notwithstanding any other provision in this section to the contrary, and subject to section 124.401G, a person may produce, possess, use, harvest, handle, manufacture, market, transport, deliver, or distribute any of the following:

    Allows certain activities related to hemp production and distribution under specific conditions.

  • Section 124.401G

    Iowa hemp Act —— negligent violation program compliance —— affirmative defenses.

    Establishes a framework for affirmative defenses in hemp-related prosecutions.

  • Section 453B.5

    This chapter does not provide in any manner a defense or affirmative defense → This Except as provided in section 453B.18, this chapter does not provide in any manner a defense or affirmative defense

    Modifies the applicability of defenses in criminal prosecutions for dealers.

  • Section 453B.18

    the section → Iowa hemp Act —— affirmative defense.

    Introduces an affirmative defense for various cannabis-related offenses if compliance with the Iowa hemp Act is proven.

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Safety.

  2. Introduced, placed on calendar.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY · Primary

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HF 548?
HF 548 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY.
What is the current status of HF 548?
This bill died with 2021-2022 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HF 548?
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