While the production of industrial hemp was legalized in the 2018 Farm Bill, federal rules outlining details have not yet been released.
That is causing some issues with hemp processors, especially if they try to transport their product across South Dakota, where hemp is illegal.
Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg says the federal rules will help clarify some of those issues, but not all…

Ravnsborg says the transportation issue may be easier to solve…

A man moving hemp to Minnesota was arrested in Jackson County. That court case is still pending.
Ravnsborg says law enforcement will have to make judgement calls in the field..

The legislatures interim hemp study committee meets again next week.
Governor Kristi Noem has said she would again veto a hemp authorization bill if the legislature passes one next year.