Arizona State Senator Sonny Borrelli introduced Senate Bill 1003, which is an emergency measure that would require the Arizona Department of Agriculture to set up the rules, regulations, and licensing procedures for growing hemp in the state by May 31, 2019.

Borrelli called hemp a potential "cash crop" for the state of Arizona, and introduced the bill so farmers could get their first crop in this year. August would be too late to plant hemp, said Borrelli.

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