The Colorado Department of Agriculture has adopted the first industrial hemp rules in the state's history; the rule became effective December 30, 2013. Producers can begin to register with CDA's industrial hemp program on March 1, 2014.

"These rules are the first step to allow Colorado producers to legally grow industrial hemp," said Colorado Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Ron Carleton.

Producers must register with CDA by May 1, 2014, if they would like to grow industrial hemp during the 2014 growing season. The annual registration fee for commercial production of industrial hemp will be $200 plus $1.00/acre. The annual registration fee for production of industrial hemp for research and development will be $100 plus $5/acre. All registrations will be valid for one year from date of issuance.here.

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