3-311. Definitions In this article, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Agricultural pilot program" means the industrial hemp program that is designed to research the growth, cultivation and marketing of industrial hemp, hemp seeds and hemp products as authorized by this article and rules and orders adopted by the director pursuant to this article. […]
3-312. Legislative findings; purpose; authorization A. The legislature finds and determines that developing and using industrial hemp can improve the economy and agricultural vitality of this state and that the production of industrial hemp can be regulated so as not to interfere with strict regulation of marijuana in this state. B. The purposes of this […]
3-313. Rulemaking; fees; intent A. For the purposes of carrying out this article, the director shall: 1. Adopt rules pursuant to title 41, chapter 6 to oversee the licensing, production and management of industrial hemp and hemp seed in this state pursuant to this article. 2. Adopt fees by rule. 3. Authorize qualified applicants to […]
3-314. Industrial hemp licenses; applications; fees; fingerprinting requirements; renewal; revocation A. A grower, harvester, transporter or processor shall obtain an industrial hemp license from the department. B. A grower, harvester, transporter or processor shall apply for a license pursuant to rules and orders adopted by the director. C. An application for an original or renewal […]
3-315. Industrial hemp trust fund A. The industrial hemp trust fund is established for the exclusive purpose of implementing, continuing and supporting industrial hemp licensing. The trust fund consists of monies received from legislative appropriations, licensing fees and all other sources under this article. The monies collected constitute a separate and permanent fund for use […]
3-316. Recordkeeping, inspection, transportation and distribution requirements A. A grower, harvester, transporter or processor of industrial hemp that is licensed pursuant to this article shall keep and maintain records as required by rule or order. The director or the director’s designee may inspect or audit the records during normal business hours to ensure compliance with […]
3-317. Corrective actions; hearing A. The director shall adopt rules to address, correct and remediate violations of this article and rules or orders adopted pursuant to this article. B. The director may: 1. Issue and enforce a written cease and desist order against a grower, harvester, transporter or processor of any industrial hemp that the […]
3-318. Industrial hemp advisory council; members; duties A. The director shall establish by rule or order an industrial hemp advisory council to assist and make recommendations to the director regarding the administration and implementation of this article. The director shall appoint five members to the council, including one public member. B. The industrial hemp advisory […]
3-319. Violations; classification; civil penalties A. In addition to any liability established by this article or any penalty provided by law, the director may impose a civil penalty of not more than five thousand dollars for each violation of any of the following: 1. A licensing requirement. 2. A license term or condition. 3. A […]
3-320. Affirmative defense A. It is an affirmative defense to any prosecution for the possession or cultivation of marijuana pursuant to title 13, chapter 34 that the defendant is a licensee, or a designee or agent of a licensee, who is in compliance with this article. B. This section is not a defense to a […]
