Section 16-306-170 - Hemp noncompliance for THC concentration(1)(a) If a hemp producer licensee's hemp tests higher than the acceptable hemp THC level, the licensee may be subject to suspension or revocation of their license. The lot must be disposed of in a manner approved by the department. If determined to be appropriate, the department may give notice of noncompliance to appropriate law enforcement agencies and the Washington state liquor and cannabis board, with a summary of the actions taken to dispose of the non-compliant hemp.(b) Producers must document the disposal of all noncompliant hemp. This documentation must be submitted to the department following the completion of the disposal process.(2) If a licensee's hemp tests higher than 0.3 percent but less than 0.5 percent THC concentration, the licensee may either request a THC retest within 30 days or resampling of the same lot, at their own expense.(3) If a licensee's hemp tests higher than 0.3 percent but less than 0.7 percent THC concentration, the licensee may remediate their crop using methods approved by the department. The remediated crop then must be resampled and retested within 30 days, at the licensee's own expense.(4) If at any time a licensee's hemp tests higher than the acceptable hemp THC level, the licensee may be subject to revocation or suspension of their license.Wash. Admin. Code § 16-306-170
Adopted by WSR 20-03-174, Filed 1/22/2020, effective 2/22/2020Amended by WSR 22-01-137, Filed 12/14/2021, effective 1/14/2022Amended by WSR 22-19-033, Filed 9/14/2022, effective 10/15/2022