State of Hawaii Industrial Hemp Pilot Program S

State of Hawaii Industrial Hemp Pilot Program

State of Hawaii
11/10/2016 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/10/2016 19:17
Industrial Hemp Pilot Program

November 2016 HDOA Hemp Update

Currently
The Department is:
Registering as a Schedule 1 importer of controlled substances with the DEA.
Identifying optimal seed sources for importation.
Drafting administrative regulations to govern the hemp pilot program.

Upcoming
The Department Plans to:
Release a request for proposals (RFP) to secure a contractor(s) to develop a line of Hawaii acclimated industrial hemp seed for distribution to licensees in the upcoming industrial hemp pilot program.
Import seeds to be further developed into a line of industrial hemp for Hawaii by the contractor/(s) selected at the end of the RFP process.

Projected Timeline*
November 2016
Administrative rules drafted, review process begins.
January 2017
Hemp Seed Development RFP Posted
February 2017
Hemp seed development contract awarded, seed development begins.
Fall 2017: Program Coordinator and Inspector selected.
January 1-April 1 2018: Growers may begin applying for licenses.

*All date and times are rough estimates, and subject to change without notice, being contingent upon funding and approval processes. Check here for updates.

Resources
AT THIS TIME: If you are interested in participating in the State industrial hemp pilot program, please examine Act 228 to see the infrastructure which will be required of applicants, and the recording and fee requirements licensees must meet.

http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2016/bills/GM1330_.PDF

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