(1) Industrial hemp will be tested in a department run or contracted laboratory as determined by the department using testing methods approved by the department.
(2) Industrial hemp seed stored under a processor and marketer or combination license may be sampled and tested by the department for viability or THC concentration. The licensee will be required to reimburse the department for the actual costs incurred by the department for conducting such tests.
(3) Industrial hemp for food for human consumption must be tested for nonapproved pesticide or herbicide use. The grower or combination licensee will be required to reimburse the department for the actual costs incurred by the department for conducting such tests.
(4) Industrial hemp testing will take place at times and on dates determined by the department.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
15.120.030 and chapter
34.05 RCW. WSR 17-09-034, § 16-305-200, filed 4/13/17, effective 5/14/17.]