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There’s relief as the Government loosens rules on growing hemp, despite law enforcement concerns.
Cabinet's agreed to remove licensing requirements for industrial growing and handling crops, although growers must now notify Police and MPI before starting up.
A Regulatory Impact Statement shows Customs and Police warned of risks from illegal cannabis growers.
Hemp Industries Association Chair Richard Barge told Heather du Plessis-Allan its good news for the growers and the people who will produce the raw materials.
He says the supply chain will be well enhanced, and the next step now is to get the value chain established.
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