Sec. 201.
(1) A person shall not grow industrial hemp in this state unless the person is a grower.
(2) A person applying for a registration under this section shall do so on an application and in a manner provided by the department. The applicant shall include with the application all of the following information:
(a) The applicant's full name, date of birth, mailing address, telephone number, and electronic mail address. If the applicant is not an individual, the application must include the EIN number of the applicant and for each key participant, his or her full name, date of birth, title, and electronic mail address.
(b) The total acreage and greenhouse or other indoor square footage where industrial hemp will be grown.
(c) The address and legal description of and GPS coordinates for each field, greenhouse, building, or other location where industrial hemp will be grown.
(d) Maps depicting each field, greenhouse, building, or other location where industrial hemp will be grown that indicate entrances, field boundaries, and specific locations corresponding to the GPS coordinates provided under subdivision (c).
(e) A criminal history report for the applicant, or, if the applicant is not an individual, a criminal history report for each key participant.
(3) The department shall grant an applicant described in this section a registration to grow industrial hemp if the applicant does all of the following:
(a) Submits a completed application under subsection (2).
(b) Pays the applicable fees under section 511.
(c) Meets the qualifications for registration.
History: 2020, Act 220, Imd. Eff. Oct. 16, 2020