CO SB220

Aligns Colorado's industrial hemp regulatory program with the federal Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 by updating definitions and registration requirements administered by the Commissioner of Agriculture.

Expands the definition of "industrial hemp" to include seeds, derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and other compounds with delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration not exceeding 0.3% on a dry-weight basis.

Requires the Commissioner to submit a hemp management plan to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary for approval and establishes rules for registration renewal, plant disposal, and stakeholder consultation.

Removes the requirement for hemp growers to maintain purchase agreements with in-state processors and eliminates the industrial hemp remediation pilot program.

Appropriates $406,470 to the Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2019-20, including $405,470 for plant industry division staffing (4.6 FTE) and $1,000 for vehicle lease payments.