The Hemp Advisory Committee at the Colorado Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations to fill four seats representing various sectors of the hemp industry. The HAC advises the Commissioner of Agriculture 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.
The department is seeking nominations for positions representing a farmer from a cooperative, a commercial farmer, someone involved in seed development and genetics, and someone dealing with research or institution of higher education.
The HAC is made up of 10 members who serve 3-year terms to 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 HAC meets once a quarter, or four times a year. The vacancies on the committee need to be filled prior to the expiration of the current members’ terms on July 31.
More information about the positions can be found on the Hemp Advisory Committee page at ag.colorado.gov/plants/hemp or at ag.colorado.gov/hemp.
