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-.10 - Hemp Processor Compliance Inspections
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024
(1) Processors may be subject to compliance inspections.
(2) The Processor's operational procedures, documentation, recordkeeping, and other practices may be verified during the compliance inspection.
(3) The Department may assess whether required reports, records, and documentation are being properly maintained and may assess accuracy and completeness.
(4) If during a compliance inspection the Department determines that the Processor is not in compliance with the Georgia Hemp Farming Act or these Rules, the Department will require a Corrective Action Plan. The Processor's implementation of a Corrective Action Plan will be reviewed by the Department during future compliance inspections.
(5) Compliance inspections may be unannounced and conducted at any time during regular business hours. The Department will have complete and unrestricted access during business hours to all hemp, hemp products, land, buildings and other structures used for the processing and handling of hemp. The Department will also have complete and unrestricted access to any and all records, documents, and information required to be kept and maintained in accordance with these Rules.
O.C.G.A. §§ 2-2-9; 2-23-1 et seq.