HI SB773

Allows applicants to submit industrial hemp pilot program license applications at any time during the year, removing the previous January 1 to April 1 deadline.

Requires each county to recognize industrial hemp cultivation under the pilot program as an agricultural product, use, and activity for the duration of the license.

Restricts industrial hemp cultivation under the pilot program to licensed owners, lessees, or occupiers of lands within the state agricultural land use district.

Limits physical facility security requirements for licensees by removing specific mandates for locks, chains, gates, barricades, and physical barriers like hoop houses.

Repeals the requirement for licensees to obtain a movement permit before transporting industrial hemp grain or plant material.