§ 2-23-1. Short Title
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Georgia Hemp Farming Act.” History. Code 1981, § 2-23-1 , enacted by Ga. L. 2019, p. 1030, § 1/HB 213.
§ 2-23-2. Intent
The intent of this chapter is to: Promote exploration of the cultivation and processing of hemp and the potential to open up new commercial markets for farmers and businesses through the sale of hemp products; Explore expansion of the state’s hemp industry and allow farmers and businesses to begin to cultivate, handle, and process hemp […]
§ 2-23-3. Definitions
As used in this chapter, the term: “Commercial sale” means the sale of products in the stream of commerce at retail, at wholesale, and online. “Cultivate” means to plant, water, grow, and harvest a plant or crop. “Federally defined THC level for hemp” means a delta-9-THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a […]
§ 2-23-4. Required Licenses; Research by Colleges and Universities; Processing of Other Products
Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, it shall be unlawful for: Any person to cultivate, handle, or process hemp in this state unless such person holds a hemp grower license or a hemp processor permit issued by the department pursuant to this chapter or is employed by a licensee or […]
§ 2-23-5. Procedure for Licensing; Fees; License Requirements; Limitations on Licenses
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, application for, consideration and issuance of, and revocation of hemp grower licenses issued by the department pursuant to this Code section shall be accomplished in accordance with Chapter 5 of this title, and such licenses shall otherwise be governed by such chapter. Hemp grower licenses shall be issued […]
§ 2-23-6. Procedure for Permitting; Limitations on Permits and Interests
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, consideration, issuance, and revocation of hemp processor permits issued by the department pursuant to this Code section shall be accomplished in accordance with Chapter 5 of this title, and such permits shall otherwise be governed by such chapter. Any person applying for a hemp processor permit pursuant to […]
§ 2-23-6.1. Bond Requirements; Breach of Bond; Hearing; Enforcement; Insufficient Bond Funds
Any applicant for a hemp processor permit shall make and deliver to the Commissioner a surety bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to transact business in this state and approved by the Commissioner. Any and all bond applications shall be accompanied by a certificate of good standing issued by the Commissioner of Insurance. If […]
§ 2-23-7. Business Agreements; Transportation; Reimbursement for Crop Destruction
Every permittee shall at all times have in place written agreements with each licensee governing their business relationship. Each permittee shall provide a copy of each such agreement, and any amendments thereto, to the department within ten days of execution of each such agreement or amendment thereto. All hemp being shipped, transported, or otherwise delivered […]
§ 2-23-8. Sampling and Random Testing of Hemp
The department shall have the right, either through its own personnel or through an independent contractor as provided for in Code Section 2-23-9, to collect samples of hemp for testing as provided for in this chapter from the fields and greenhouses of all licensees. Samples shall be representative of each lot with the same global […]
§ 2-23-9. Contracting for Testing, Certification, Regulatory, and Grading Functions
The department shall be authorized to enter into a contract or contracts with one or more entities to conduct the testing provided for in Code Section 2-23-8 as well as to include the certification, regulatory, and grading functions pursuant to this chapter and regulations promulgated by the department. The department shall additionally comply with all […]