N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 132.8

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 132.8 - Agricultural Research

(a) Research licensees performing agricultural research shall:

(1) keep all areas used for the cultivation of cannabis for research purposes, including any growing, harvesting, drying, or storage areas, separate and distinct from any area designated for hemp cultivation authorized under the Department of Agriculture and Markets, if applicable;

(2) keep all areas used for the cultivation of cannabis for research purposes, including any growing, harvesting, drying, or storage areas, separate and distinct from any area designated for cannabis cultivation authorized by the Board pursuant to Article 3, 4 or 6 of the Cannabis Law, if applicable;

(3) comply with all rules, regulations, and policies applicable to a cultivator related to pesticide use and other agriculture inputs, security requirements, sanitary conditions, record keeping and tracking, and disposal of cannabis as set forth in any applicable regulation.

(b) If the research licensee intends to cultivate cannabis, the research licensee shall propose on its application to the Office a square foot canopy to accomplish the goals of the research project(s). The canopy shall only be approved if the canopy size is consistent with the scope and goals of the research project(s) being performed.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 132.8

Adopted New York State Register August 9, 2023/Volume XLV, Issue 32, eff. 8/9/2023