KRS 260.850 to 260.869 Industrial Hemp  


850. Definitions for KRS 260.850 to 260.869.
8505. Purpose of KRS 260.850 to 260.869 declared to be the support of industrial hemp production, development, and commercialization -- Accomplishment of purpose achieved through auspices of Industrial Hemp Commission, research, and pursuit of federal permits or waivers -- General Assembly finds that development of industrial hemp is proper governmental purpose and important to Commonwealth's well-being.
851. Administrative regulations to license research on industrial hemp and hemp products and establish testing criteria and protocols.
853. Promotion of research and development of markets for Kentucky industrial hemp and hemp products -- Responsibilities of the commission -- Establishment of five year research program -- Demonstration plots overseen by University of Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station -- Research into new energy technologies -- Coordination with universities and the Cabinet for Economic Development -- Exemption from criminal liability -- Annual report.
854. Conditions and procedures for issuing industrial hemp research program grower license and industrial hemp grower licenses -- Content and processing of applications for licenses -- Criminal background checks -- Commissioner's discretion in approving licenses -- License fees set by administrative regulations -- Monitoring requirements.
855. Rights and duties of industrial hemp grower licensee -- Operational procedures for licensed growers -- Standards for transporting industrial hemp off premises of licensed grower -- Seizure and disposal of hemp deemed contraband.
856. Forfeiture of right to grow hemp following revocation of industrial hemp grower license -- Failure to comply with administrative regulations -- Plea to or conviction of felony -- Administrative hearings and appeals.
857. Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission -- Membership.
859. Quorum for commission -- Chair and vice chair.
861. Meetings -- Compensation of members -- Staff services by Department of Agriculture and University of Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station.
863. Recommendations and annual report of commission.
865. Mandatory adoption of federal rules and regulations regarding industrial hemp -- KRS 260.850 to 260.869 not to conflict with federal law.
868. Eligibility of industrial hemp growers to receive tobacco settlement funds under Master Settlement Agreement.
869. Industrial hemp program fund.