South Dakota Gov. Noem Issues Statement on USDA Hemp Guidelines
November 06, 2019
November 06, 2019
PIERRE, South Dakota, Nov. 6 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following statement regarding the Agriculture Department regulatory guidelines for industrial hemp:
"USDA's guidelines are out, but my position on legalizing industrial hemp has not changed. I remain opposed to industrial hemp in South Dakota because of the impact it will have on public safety and law enforcement's ability to enforce drug laws.
"USDA does not preempt a state's ability . . .
"USDA's guidelines are out, but my position on legalizing industrial hemp has not changed. I remain opposed to industrial hemp in South Dakota because of the impact it will have on public safety and law enforcement's ability to enforce drug laws.
"USDA does not preempt a state's ability . . .