N.J. Admin. Code § 2:25-3.1

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 2:25-3.1 - Acquisition of hemp seeds, propagules, or plantlets

(a) Hemp, including plants, seeds, propagules, or plantlets, may only be obtained by a hemp producer after written Departmental approval of the hemp variety.

(b) The Department shall not approve a hemp seed, propagule, or plantlet request, unless the person affirms, in writing, that the requested seed acquisition plan shall not infringe on any intellectual property right.

(c) Submission of a hemp seed, propagule, or plantlet acquisition plan to the Department shall include documentation showing that mature plants grown from that seed variety or strain have a floral material delta-9 THC content of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis in compliance with the provisions of N.J.A.C. 2:25-5.2.

(d) For seeds, propagules, or plantlets acquired from within the United States, tribal lands, or territories, documentation must be provided to verify that the hemp seed, propagule, or plantlet source is either an approved seed or has originated from a USDA-approved hemp program.

(e) If hemp seeds, propagules, or plantlets are sourced from outside a USDA-approved hemp program, such as from a foreign nation, the hemp producer is responsible for any additional import requirements.

(f) The Department may maintain a list of approved seed varieties or strains on its website.

(g) All hemp shipments must be accompanied by:

1. Proof of authorization to engage in the commercial sale of hemp; and

2. A travel manifest that lists the origin, destination, product description, and date of transport.

(h) Third-party carriers may transport hemp without obtaining a hemp producer license.

N.J. Admin. Code § 2:25-3.1