General requirements.

74-03-16-01. General requirements. All production of hemp, as defined in North Dakota Century Code section 4.1-18.1-01 is subject to license application approval that may be required by regulatory authorities. Only growers who possess a current license with the North Dakota department of agriculture are eligible to produce certified seed. Only varieties of hemp approved by regulatory authorities for seed production and which meet Federal Seed Act eligibility requirements are eligible for certification. Growers may be required by regulatory agencies to obtain tetrahydrocannabinol test results according to applicable regulations. Growers may be required to submit test results to the seed certifying agency before labels are issued. Upon meeting final certification requirements, eligible seed will be labeled in the licensee's name only. History: Effective July 1, 2018; amended effective July 1, 2020. General Authority: NDCC 4.1-52-10 Law Implemented: NDCC 4.1-52-10, 4.1-53-42