Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 40 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Chapter 40-32 - HEMP GROWERS AND PROCESSORS
Subject 40-32-3 - HEMP PROCESSORS
Rule 40-32-3-.09 - Recordkeeping Requirements

Universal Citation: GA Rules and Regs r 40-32-3-.09

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

(1) Permittees must keep and maintain copies of all written agreements with licensed growers, including growers holding a Georgia Hemp Grower License as well as growers licensed by the USDA or authorized to produce hemp under other USDA approved state or tribal hemp plans, governing their business relationship.

(2) Permittees must keep and maintain the following records:

(a) Hemp intake records, which include:
1. Name, location, and license number (Georgia Hemp Grower License number or other valid hemp grower identification number) for each grower from whom the Permittee accepts hemp for processing;

2. The date(s) on which hemp is received from each licensed grower;

3. Copies of analytical testing results confirming that each lot of hemp received for processing does not exceed the acceptable hemp THC level;

4. The amount of each variety received from each licensed grower; and

5. The hemp products for which each variety of hemp received from each licensed grower will be used.

(b) Inventory records for hemp products being processed and stored, which include:
1. Date of inventory;

2. Location of stored inventory;

3. Total amount of each hemp product on hand;

4. Total amount of hemp and hemp seed of each variety on hand;

5. Total amount of unusable hemp and hemp seed of each variety on hand; and

6. Name, signature, and title of the employee performing inventory.

(c) Disposal records for all unusable hemp, which include:
1. Date of disposal;

2. Amount of each hemp variety disposed;

3. Method of disposal;

4. Location of disposal; and

5. Name, signature, and title of employee responsible for disposal.

(d) Processing records, which include:
1. List of products produced from hemp; and

2. List of buyers or recipients of hemp products including:
(i) Name, address, and phone number of each buyer or recipient;

(ii) Description of each product purchased or otherwise distributed;

(iii) Quantity of each product purchased or otherwise distributed; and

(iv) Date of distribution.

(3) Permittees must keep and maintain copies of all records, documents, and information required by this Rule for at least three (3) years and in a manner such that they can be readily provided to the Department upon request.

(4) The Department will maintain all relevant records and information regarding Permittees and facilities at which hemp is processed or handled in Georgia, including a legal description for property on which each processing or handling facility is located, for a period of not less than three (3) calendar years.

O.C.G.A. § 2-23-12.

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