Ala. Code § 2-NEW (1975) - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered]

• Cite as: Ala. Code § 2-NEW (1975)

Current through the 2022 Regular Session.

(a) The department may adopt rules in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedure Act, as necessary to administer an industrial hemp research program and to license growers to grow industrial hemp pursuant to this act, including rules establishing reasonable fees for licenses, permits, or other necessary expenses to defray the cost of implementing and operating the industrial hemp research program in this state on an ongoing basis. All revenue collected pursuant to rules promulgated for the industrial hemp research under this section shall be deposited in the State Treasury to the credit of the Agricultural Fund.

(b) The department or an institution of higher education may pursue any permits or waivers from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration or appropriate federal agency that are necessary for the advancement of the industrial hemp research program.