Act No. 7395 (29th Legislature) — An Act to conduct a referendum on the issue of promoting the production, processing, manufacture and distribution of industrial hemp in the
ACTNO. 7395 BILL NO. 29-0350 TWENTY-NINTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2012 An Act to conduct a referendum on the issue of promoting the production, processing, manufacture and distribution of industrial hemp in the Virgin Islands ---0--- WHEREAS, hemp (Cannabis, subspecies-sativa) is the name of the soft, durable fiber that is cultivated from plants of the Cannabis genus, cultivated for industrial and commercial (non-drug) use; and WHEREAS, hemp is the world’s strongest natural fiber. It has been used to make cloth and rope for over 10,000 years; and WHEREAS, hemp was the first crop ever cultivated for textile production; and WHEREAS, hemp cloth is stronger, longer lasting, more resistant to mildew, and cheaper to produce than cloth made of cotton. Hemp ropes are known for their strength and durability; and WHEREAS, hemp can be used to make virtually anything that is currently made of cotton, timber, or petroleum; and WHEREAS, hemp grows well in a wide variety of climates and soils. …
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