| Notice Filed with SOS |
04/15/2021 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2021-00249.pdf |
| Statutory Authority |
35-61-104 (5) and 35-61-105(2), C.R.S. |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The purposes of these proposed rule revisions are to align Colorado’s hemp program with Federal law and Colorado SB 20-197, effective September 1, 2020. Specific changes conform definitions with those in law; identifies additional information to be obtained from registrants; updates program requirements; sets new standards for testing and establishes an authorized sampler program; addresses violations; removes hemp seed certification from the program; and identifies the source of certified testing laboratories. General typographical and grammatical corrections are also proposed. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
The purposes of these proposed rule revisions are to align Colorado’s hemp program with Federal law and Colorado SB 20-197, effective September 1, 2020. Specific changes conform definitions with those in law; identifies additional information to be obtained from registrants; updates program requirements; sets new standards for testing and establishes an authorized sampler program; addresses violations; removes hemp seed certification from the program; and identifies the source of certified testing laboratories. General typographical and grammatical corrections are also proposed. |
| Comments |
Please replace the rule in its entirety. Thank you. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
|
| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
|
| Recent legislation bill number |
Senate Bill 20-197
|
| Hearing Date |
05/25/2021 |
| Hearing Time |
01:30 PM |
| Hearing Location |
The hearing will be held virtually, see hearing notice for details. |
| Contact Name |
Jenifer Gurr |
| Contact Title |
Chief Administrative Officer |
| Contact Telephone |
303-869-9002 |
| Contact email |
jenifer.gurr@state.co.us |