01-001-274 Me. Code R. § II

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 001-274-II - Application Process

A. Each applicant for a hemp grower license must submit a signed, complete, accurate and legible application to the Department at least 30 days prior to her/his intended planting date.

B. Applicants applying to renew a grower license must submit the same information and fees as applicants applying for a new grower license. In addition, applicants for renewal must include, on the application, the licensing numbers of any previous grower licenses held and year of issuance of those grower licenses.

C. The applicant must provide:

1. Name, address, telephone number, email address and other contact information as needed for the individual that will become the licensee;

2. Name of business, address of principal business location, full name and title of all key participants, a business email address, the business employer identification number and other contact information as needed;

3. If required by the USDA-AMS federal regulations, 7 CFR 990, a criminal history report for all key participants and authorized representatives;

4. A detailed description of the land area or indoor facility to be used for the production of hemp including, but not limited to: a map, aerial photograph or global positioning coordinates sufficient for locating production fields; the floor plan of any indoor facilities; and the boundaries, dimensions, and size of the growing area;

5. A signed and dated statement that the applicant is the owner or legal occupant of the growing area or indoor facility to be used for cultivation of hemp, or a statement, signed by the owner of the growing area or indoor facility, consenting to that use;

6. The estimated planting date for the first crop.

7. Any other information the Department determines is necessary for enforcing the hemp law and these rules.

E. Each applicant for grower licensure shall submit a non-refundable application fee of $100 with the application. Fees will not be refunded if a license is not granted.

F. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

G. False, inaccurate or misleading information provided on an application is grounds for license denial. Grower licenses may be denied to applicants who have previously had a hemp grower license revoked or have violated any rules or statutes contained in CMR 01-001 Chapter 274 or MRS Title 7, Chapter 406-A.

01-001 C.M.R. ch. 274, § II