Sec. 37-9. - Removal or destruction of industrial hemp prior to harvest.

(a)

Destruction plan required. If industrial hemp is removed or destroyed prior to harvest for any purpose, registrant must submit a destruction plan to the agricultural commissioner. A destruction plan is not required for industrial hemp removal or destruction at an institution of higher education's registered site.

(b)

Destruction plan contents. A destruction plan must include all information required by state industrial hemp laws, and all other information required by the agricultural commissioner to ensure compliance with this chapter, including, but not limited to photographs, test results, reports, etc.

(c)

Review and approval. Except as allowed by Section 37-8(b)(2), no industrial hemp plant may be removed prior to the agricultural commissioner's review and approval of the destruction plan. An inspection prior to and/or following removal and/or destruction, or other verification of compliance with an approved destruction plan, may be required at the discretion of the agricultural commissioner.

(Ord. No. 6298, § IV(Exh.), 2-4-2020)