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Current as of October 02, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a) USDA may issue a notice of suspension to a producer if USDA or its representative receives some credible evidence establishing that a producer has:
(1) Engaged in conduct violating a provision of this part; or
(2) Failed to comply with a written order from the USDA–AMS Administrator related to negligence as defined in this part.
(b) Any producer whose license has been suspended shall not handle or remove hemp or cannabis from the location where hemp or cannabis was located at the time when USDA issued its notice of suspension, without prior written authorization from USDA.
(c) Any person whose license has been suspended shall not produce hemp during the period of suspension.
(d) A producer whose license has been suspended may appeal that decision in accordance with subpart D of this part.
(e) A producer whose license has been suspended and not restored on appeal may have their license restored after a waiting period of one year from the date of the suspension.
(f) A producer whose license has been suspended may be required to complete a corrective action plan to fully restore the license.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. Agriculture § 7.990.30 USDA producers; License suspension - last updated October 02, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-7-agriculture/cfr-sect-7-990-30/
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