Section 230-RICR-80-10-1.14 - Institutions of Higher EducationA. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 2-26-9(a), DBR will certify an institution of higher education to grow or handle, or assist in growing or handling, industrial hemp for the purposes of agricultural or academic research upon submission of the following: 1. The location where the institution of higher education intends to grow or cultivate, or provide assistance with growth and handling of the industrial hemp;2. The institution of higher education's research plan;3. The name and contact information of the employee of the institution of higher education who will supervise the hemp growth, cultivation, research and any record-keeping related to those activities;4. The name and contact information of the employee of the institution of higher education responsible for communicating research results and reports to DBR; and5. Such other information as DBR shall request to ensure compliance with the Act and these regulations.230 R.I. Code R. 230-RICR-80-10-1.14
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