Section 103.4 – Industrial hemp laboratory permit.

• (1) The department or a laboratory permittee of the department may test industrial hemp and industrial hemp products.

• (2) The department or a laboratory permittee of the department may dispose of non-compliant material.

• (3) A laboratory seeking an industrial hemp laboratory permit shall:
  • (a) demonstrate to the department that:
    • (i) the laboratory and laboratory staff possess the professional certifications required by department rule;
    • (ii) the laboratory has the ability to test industrial hemp and industrial hemp products using the standards, methods, practices, and procedures required by department rule;
    • (iii) the laboratory has the ability to meet the department’s minimum standards of performance for detecting concentration levels of THC and any cannabinoid known to be present; and
    • (iv) the laboratory has a plan that complies with the department’s rule for the safe disposal of non-compliant material; and
  • (b) provide to the department written consent allowing a representative of the department and local law enforcement to enter all premises where the laboratory tests, processes, or stores industrial hemp, industrial hemp products, and non-compliant plants for the purpose of:
    • (i) conducting a physical inspection; or
    • (ii) ensuring compliance with the requirements of this chapter.

• (4) An individual who has been convicted of a drug-related felony within the last 10 years is not eligible to obtain a license under this chapter.

• (5) The department may set a fee in accordance with Subsection 4-2-103(2) for the application for an industrial hemp laboratory permit.

Amended by Chapter 290, 2022 General Session
Enacted by Chapter 14, 2020 General Session