PDFWAC 16-305-140

Transporting industrial hemp.

(1) Industrial hemp subject to any applicable license issued under this chapter may not be transported from a registered land area as identified on the license until a fit for commerce certificate (WAC 16-305-130) is obtained by the applicable licensee prior to transport. During transport of industrial hemp off a grower's registered land area, including to a processor, the person in possession of the industrial hemp during transport must have in his or her possession either:
(a) Copies of the industrial hemp license and fit for commerce certificates, as required by this chapter; or
(b) A bill of lading or other proper documentation demonstrating that the industrial hemp was legally imported or is otherwise legally present in the state of Washington under applicable state and federal laws relating to industrial hemp.
(2) Any industrial hemp from a licensed Washington grower that is found in Washington state at any location off the premises of a registered land area of a licensee without a fit for commerce certificate (WAC 16-305-130) is deemed to be contraband and subject to seizure by the Washington state patrol or any law enforcement officer. Any such contraband material is subject to destruction at the licensee's expense, and may result in suspension or revocation of the license.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 15.120.030 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 17-09-034, § 16-305-140, filed 4/13/17, effective 5/14/17.]