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Gov. Brown legalizes industrial hemp in California
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Oct 1, 2013
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Gov. Brown legalizes industrial hemp in California
Governor Brown signed a bill allowing for industrial hemp to be grown in California. The catch? It’s still against federal law.
Close up to hemp seeds which were not seperated from the hemp plant.
Close up to hemp seeds which were not seperated from the hemp plant.
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Governor Brown signed a bill allowing for industrial hemp to be grown in California. The catch? It’s still against federal law.

Governor Brown signed a bill allowing for industrial hemp to be grown in California. The catch? It’s still against federal law.

Nine other states have also passed industrial hemp laws and host A Martinez speaks with David Monson, a hemp farmer in North Dakota, about his experiences.