Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-21-.12

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 80-10-21-.12 - Collection of Samples; THC Testing; Post-Testing Actions

(1) The hemp to be selected for sampling shall be determined by a representative of the department.

(2) The department shall collect and retain samples from each plot in accordance with the procedures established by the department.

(3) The department shall receive, prepare, and release hemp samples in accordance with the procedures established by the department.

(4) The department shall measure total delta-9-THC concentration of each hemp sample in accordance with the procedures established by the department.

(5) The department shall undertake post-testing actions in accordance with the procedures established by the department.

(6) The method used for sampling from the flower material of the cannabis plant must be sufficient at a confidence level of 95 percent that no more than one percent (1%) of the plants in the lot would exceed the federally defined THC level for hemp. The method used for sampling must ensure that a representative sample is collected that represents a homogeneous composition of the lot.

(7) All samples shall become the property of the department and shall not be returnable. Compensation shall not be owed by the department.

(8) If the department is not able to provide THC testing services required by these regulations, the department may identify and contract with a third-party lab to perform THC testing services.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 80-10-21-.12

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXVII, Issue No. 02, November 30, 2018, eff. 12/30/2018.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 08, May 31, 2022, eff. 7/15/2022.

Author: N. Gunter Guy Jr.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 2-8-383.

The amended version of this section by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XLI, Issue No. 11, August 31, 2023, filed August 11, 2023 is not yet available.