Rule 40-32-3-.08. Storage of Hemp

Rule 40-32-3-.08. Storage of Hemp

1. (1) A permittee may store hemp obtained from licensed growers for processing by the permittee provided:

   1. (a) The permittee identifies each storage facility on the hemp processor permit application or in a subsequent change request;

   2. (b) The permittee maintains complete and accurate records detailing the licensed growers from whom hemp at each storage facility was received, varieties stored at each storage facility, and amount of each hemp variety stored at each storage facility. Harvested lots in storage must be separated in such a manner that maintains the unique identity of each harvested lot stored at the storage facility;

      1. 1. In the event analytical testing determines that an official sample of hemp held at a storage facility exceeds the total delta-9-THC concentration legal limit, all comingled hemp held at the storage facility must be promptly disposed of in accordance with this Chapter.
   3. (c) The storage facility is owned or leased by the permittee; and
   4. (d) The storage facility is secured with physical containment and reasonable security measures.
2. (2) No permittee may warehouse or otherwise store hemp that is not owned by the permittee.
3. (3) All storage area(s) will be subject to inspection by the Department.

Authority: O.C.G.A. §§ 2-2-9; 2-23-1et seq.

History. Original Rule entitled "Storage of Hemp" adopted. F. Feb. 10, 2020; eff. Mar. 1, 2020.

Amended: F. Jan. 19, 2022; eff. Feb. 8, 2022.

Amended: F. Sept. 11, 2024; eff. Oct. 1, 2024.