Broadcaster Press 5 January 14, 2020 www.broadcasteronline.com Four Guardrails: Noem Proposes A Path Forward For Decriminalizing Industrial Hemp PIERRE, S.D. – Governor Kristi Noem today sent the legislature her “Four Guardrails” for a path forward on decriminalizing industrial hemp. She also released the following statement: “Over the last year, we’ve had a long conversation about legalizing hemp, and everyone knows that I don’t think it’s a good idea. “Last year, I vetoed a bill that didn’t address concerns surrounding public safety, law enforcement, or funding. I asked the legislature to wait until we had direction from the federal government and a plan to address those concerns. Now since that time, things have changed. Federal guidelines have been put in place, a South Dakota tribe has been given the green light on production, and other states’ actions mean we need to address hemp transportation through our state. The legislative summer study also did great work, and they included some good ideas. “Today, I am outlining for the legislature a path forward – four guardrails, if you will – on hemp. These include: 1) reliable enforcement standards; 2) responsible regulations regarding licensing, reporting, and inspections; 3) an appropriate plan for safe transportation; and 4) an adequate funding plan. “Given all that we need to accomplish this session, if we can get this done in the coming weeks, it would be a good way to kick off this year’s legislative session.” 1. Reliable Enforcement a. Growth or possession of hemp is a consent to an inspection and a search. b. Agency authorization to inspect fields and loads, confiscate or seize, and destroy or dispose of unlawful hemp – without liability – and the actual costs of disposal must be paid by the grower or possessor. c. Sale or use of hemp/ hemp derivatives for smoking is prohibited. d. Annual statistical report by the Attorney General to the Governor and Legislature as to how this act affects criminal drug prosecutions. 2. Responsible Regulation a. Reasonable regulations regarding licensing, reporting, and inspections that are at least compliant with USDA standards. b. Minimum land area size: contiguous outdoor 5 acres. c. Appropriate fee structure: application, annual license, and inspection. 3. Safe Transportation a. A permit is required for all transportation of hemp. b. Appropriate legal consequences for hemp transported without documentation. 4. Adequate Funding a. Total Department of Public Safety Projected Costs: i. FTE – 9 for transportation and enforcement; and 9 seasonal inspectors ii. One-time costs: $1,157,517 iii. On-going costs: $1,044,345 b. Total SD Department of Agriculture Projected Costs: i. FTE – 3 for program management ii. One-time costs: $36,586 iii. On-going costs: $349,697 c. Total Department of Health Projected Costs: i. FTE – 2 for lab chemists ii. One-time costs: $705,700 iii. On-going costs: $198,739 Search Underway For Special School Administrators PIERRE, S.D. – The search has begun for new administrators to oversee the two special schools in South Dakota serving students who are blind and visually impaired and deaf or hard of hearing. The South Dakota Board of Regents manages both the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Aberdeen and the South Dakota School for the Deaf in Sioux Falls. Last month, the long-time superintendent of both schools, Marje Kaiser, announced her upcoming retirement in May. Paul B. Beran, the regents’ executive director and CEO, said the regents will seek to hire separate administrators for the schools, rather than a single superintendent serving both institutions. “This will allow for a dedicated leader at each institution, who can focus solely on the needs of students and their families who are served by each school,” Beran said. “We believe we can reorganize some positions and responsibilities to still be fiscally efficient under this scenario.” The two schools will continue to share administrative positions in such areas as the business office and human resources functions. “Dr. Kaiser offered a unique skill set and the willingness to manage both institutions. This arrangement has worked very well under her shared leadership at both schools since 2010,” Beran said. “For recruitment purposes, however, Wildlife Diversity Small Grant Proposals Being Accepted PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) Wildlife Diversity Program is accepting proposals for the Wildlife Diversity Small Grants Program. This program provides funding for researchers, educators and naturalists to carry out projects focused on native wildlife. Funding for the 2020 Small Grants Program totals $20,000 for projects focused on education and outreach for native wildlife species and their habitats. Grants from this program have funded education, research, and monitoring projects focused on native wildlife and habitats since 1997. A wide range of projects have been completed to date, ranging from spider surveys of the Fort Pierre National Grasslands to assessing the risk of plague in black-footed ferrets. “GFP recognizes that there is a tremendous pool of talent and expertise outside the agency that can be very beneficial to the mission of our Wildlife Division,” said Casey Heimerl, a wildlife biologist with the department. “By making small grants available, we are able to utilize this talent and expertise. The diverse projects that have been completed in the last 23 years have resulted in numerous publications in scientific journals, popular educational products, and a tremendous amount of new information on native wildlife species and their habitats.” Proposals are due by February 14, 2020. For more information, contact the Wildlife Diversity Program at (605) 773-4345 or send an email to Casey. Heimerl@state.sd.us. 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