The Department is seeking nominations for Hemp Advisory Committee (HAC) members. Members of the HAC advise the Department and confer on all matters regarding the regulation of hemp. They assist the Commissioner and program staff in promulgating rules to carry out the Hemp Act, Title 35, Article 61. The committee provides advice to the Commissioner by reviewing proposed rules and recommending new rules or changes to existing rules, including rules that establish CDA’s inspection program to determine THC concentration. HAC members serve three-year terms. The HAC will be meeting quarterly (four times a year). The HAC is made up of 10 members. Currently there are six vacancies on the committee that expire on July 31, 2021, that need to be filled. The Ag Commission selects the HAC members.

These are:

1) One member with experience in industrial hemp regulation

2) One member representing the hemp manufacturing industry

3) One member representing small hemp businesses

4) One member who is a citizen advocate for industrial hemp

5) One member who is a representative from the cannabinoid industry

6) One member who represents certified seed growers

Refer to the Hemp Program Events page here for the nomination form and description of duties.

Please submit the nomination form to industrialhemp@state.co.us no later than June 30, 2021.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture (Department) plans to utilize authorized samplers, in a pilot program, in the fall of 2021 on a limited basis. Beginning January 1, 2022, individual samples of each lot of hemp must be sampled from each registration. The Hemp Authorized Sampler Program will allow hemp producers to coordinate directly with the authorized samplers for scheduling and transportation of the samples to the labs. To become a hemp authorized sampler you must: 1) Participate in any required training presentations and review all associated documents including forms, rules and protocols; 2) Receive a score of 80% or higher on the state administered hemp authorized sampler certification exam; and 3) Complete an application and sign a conflict of interest document. Certification will last one year. Appropriate recordkeeping and reporting, adherence to Department sampling protocol, and other standards provided in the training are required to maintain certification. Please contact Michael Roll at michael.roll@state.co.us if you are interested in participating in this program.