(1) The general requirements for seed certification found in WAC
16-302-005 through
16-302-130 of the genetic and crop standards apply to (are basic) all crops, and together with the following specific standards, constitute the certified hemp standards.
(2) The genetic and crop standards are modified as follows:
(a) All production of hemp crops are subject to license application approval under the department's hemp licensing rules adopted under chapter
15.140 RCW.
(b) Only varieties of hemp approved by the association of official seed certifying agencies shall be eligible for certification.
(c) The allowable area of hemp production may be determined by the department under the terms of rules adopted under chapter
15.140 RCW.
(d) Growers are required to obtain tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) test results as required by chapter
16-306 WAC.
(e) Fees for seed certification are assessed as established in chapter
16-303 WAC.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
15.49.005, [15.49].021, [15.49].310, [15.49].370, and
15.140.030. WSR 21-20-101, § 16-302-840, filed 10/4/21, effective 11/4/21. Statutory Authority: RCW
15.120.030(3),
15.49.021,
15.49.310, and chapter
34.05 RCW. WSR 17-08-090, § 16-302-840, filed 4/5/17, effective 5/6/17.]