Sec. 37-7. - Registration requirements.

Registration for industrial hemp cultivation must be issued if the following requirements are met:

(a)

Apply to register. Applicant must submit registration materials in accordance with the registration process established by the agricultural commissioner. The registration materials must be accompanied by all required fees and deposits.

(b)

Property owner authorization. The property owner must authorize industrial hemp cultivation in a form acceptable to the agricultural commissioner.

(c)

State industrial hemp registration. Applicant must satisfy the registration requirements in California Food and Agricultural Code Section 81003.

(d)

Pesticide use. If pesticides are used, applicant must obtain an operator identification number or restricted materials permit from the agricultural commissioner.

(e)

Industrial hemp nurseries. Applicant for propagative plant material cultivation must have a license to sell nursery stock as required under California Food and Agricultural Code Section 6721 et seq.

(f)

Consent to inspections. Applicant must consent to inspections and testing that may be conducted at any time, with or without prior notice, at the discretion of the agricultural commissioner. A fee may be established to cover the costs of such inspections and testing.

(g)

Term and renewal. Registration expires one (1) year from the date of issuance and may be renewed annually in accordance with the registration renewal process established by the agricultural commissioner.

(Ord. No. 6298, § IV(Exh.), 2-4-2020)