Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-21-.34 - Site Modifications And Site Modification Surcharge Fees

(1) A licensed grower, processor, handler or university who elects to grow hemp in a new growing location or store or handle at a site other than the sites specified by the GPS coordinates listed in the grower licensing agreement, shall submit a Site Modification Request Form, as established by these regulations, and obtain written approval from a representative of the department, prior to planting or storing at the proposed location.

(2) Any request for a new growing location shall comply with the land use restrictions established in this administrative regulation.

(3) The land or growing structure being requested shall not be owned by or leased from any person who was terminated, or denied admission to the program for one (1) or both of the following reasons:

(a) Failure to obtain an acceptable criminal background check; or

(b) Failure to comply with an order from a representative of the department.

(4) The department shall charge a site modification surcharge fee for each new growing location, be it an individual field or greenhouse or indoor structure, where hemp will be planted. The amount of the site modification surcharge fee shall be as established in these regulations.

(5) The department shall not approve a site modification request for a new growing location until the department has received the site modification surcharge fee. Surcharge fees shall be submitted to the department with a check or money order payable to the department.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-21-.34

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVIII, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2020, eff. 10/15/2020. Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2023, eff. 10/15/2023.

Author: N. Gunter Guy, Jr.

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala.1975, § 2-8-383.