A hemp processor that processes hemp for commercial use or sale may register with the department if they are a registered business entity in Washington state or a foreign entity compliant with state laws.
(1) An applicant for hemp processor registration must provide the information required for a hemp processor registration on a form provided by the department that at a minimum includes the following:
(a) The name and business address of the registrant;
(b) For corporate registrants, the type of business entity, such as corporation, LLC, or partnership, the state or country where the business is incorporated, and the name and address of the entity's agent in Washington state;
(c) The physical address and the legal description (section, township, and range) of the locations where the hemp is processed or stored; and
(d) If applicable, the Washington state liquor and cannabis board I-502 license number.
(2) The fee for a processor registration is $1,200.
(3) Processor registrations are valid for three years from date of issuance.
(4) Processors will be provided with a certificate of registration, that includes the business name, registered address, and expiration date.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
15.140.030,
15.140.060 and 2021 c 104. WSR 22-01-137, § 16-306-055, filed 12/14/21, effective 1/14/22.]