Montana § 80-11-1101 Hemp Certification Program -- Plan -- Department Authority -- Rulemaking

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§ 80-11-1101 — Hemp Certification Program -- Plan -- Department Authority -- Rulemaking

Montana § 80-11-1101

Title 80AGRICULTURE

Ch. 11MARKETING

Part 11Montana Hemp

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Mont. Code Ann. § 80-11-1101 (2026).

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80-11-1101 . Hemp certification program -- plan -- department authority -- rulemaking.

(1)(a) The department may develop a state hemp certification program plan.

(b)If developed, the plan must conform with applicable federal standards and industry best practices.

(c)If a hemp commodity advisory committee is formed in accordance with 80-11-510 , the department shall request the committee's input in developing the plan.

(2)The department may implement a state hemp certification program in accordance with chapter 18, this section, and rules adopted by the department in accordance with subsection (5) of this section.

(3)(a) A state hemp certification program must ensure that a product sold or labeled as Montana hemp:

(i)is grown under a valid state license and in accordance with chapter

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80-11-1101 . Hemp certification program -- plan -- department authority -- rulemaking. (1) (a) The department may develop a state hemp certification program plan.
(b) If developed, the plan must conform with applicable federal standards and industry best practices.
(c) If a hemp commodity advisory committee is formed in accordance with 80-11-510 , the department shall request the committee's input in developing the plan.
(2) The department may implement a state hemp certification program in accordance with chapter 18, this section, and rules adopted by the department in accordance with subsection (5) of this section.
(3) (a) A state hemp certification program must ensure that a product sold or labeled as Montana hemp:
(i) is grown under a valid state license and in accordance with chapter 18; and
(ii) undergoes laboratory testing protocols to meet applicable state and federal food safety and product labeling laws.
(b) A state hemp certification program may contain requirements that are more stringent than those contained in federal law or regulation.
(4) After establishment of a state hemp certification program, the department shall include the promotion of Montana-certified hemp in its agricultural product marketing programs.
(5) If the department establishes a state hemp certification program, the department shall adopt rules necessary to implement the program. The rules may include but are not limited to:
(a) provisions for the operation of a state hemp certification program by the department;
(b) fees to be paid by applicable entities commensurate to the costs of operating a state hemp certification program;
(c) penalties and enforcement provisions for a state hemp certification program; and
(d) additional requirements necessary for administering a state hemp certification program.