NOTICE OF PUBLIC RULEMAKING HEARING

FOR ADOPTION OF

“Rules Pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Industrial Hemp Regulatory Program Act”

8 CCR 1203-23

Notice is hereby given pursuant to § 24-4-103 C.R.S. that the Department of Agriculture will hold a public rulemaking hearing:

DATE:		Friday, January 23, 2015
TIME:		10:00 a.m.
LOCATION:	Colorado Department of Agriculture
		San Juan Conference Room
		305 Interlocken Parkway
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
The purpose of this rulemaking is to add and amend definitions and language.  Amendments are proposed throughout the rule that will change registration, reporting, inspection, waiver, and violation/disciplinary sanction/civil penalty requirements. Amendments will also incorporate changes as a result of the Department’s Regulatory Efficiency Review Process.

The statutory authority for these rules is §§ 35-61-104(5) and 35-61-105(2), C.R.S.  

Any interested party may file written comment with the Commissioner’s office prior to the hearing, or present at the aforementioned hearing written data, views or arguments.  A copy of the proposed rule is available on the Department of Agriculture’s website at www.colorado.gov/ag or may be obtained by calling 303-869-9002.  The proposed rule shall be available for public inspection at the Colorado Department of Agriculture at 305 Interlocken Parkway, Broomfield, Colorado during regular business hours.