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a. Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute, on behalf of the County of Monterey, a Standard Agreement with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to perform work under the CDFA Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program with Registration retroactive from April 30, 2019, through June 30, 2020, with a maximum amount of $2,000;
b. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner, or Commissioner's designee, to sign up to three (3) Amendments to the Agreement where the Amendment does not significantly change the scope of work; and
c. Provide direction to staff on whether to begin work on a pilot program for the cultivation of industrial hemp in certain unincorporated areas, including the parameters of such a program and timing for implementation. (ADDED VIA ADDENDA)
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Authorize the Agricultural Commissioner to execute, on behalf of the County of Monterey, a Standard Agreement with the State of California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) to perform work under the CDFA Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program with Registration for a period from April 30, 2019, through June 30, 2020, with a maximum amount of $2,000;
b. Approve and authorize the Agricultural Commissioner, or Commissioner's designee, to sign up to three (3) Amendments to the Agreement where the Amendment does not significantly change the scope of work; and
c. Provide direction to staff on whether to begin work on a pilot program for the cultivation of industrial hemp in certain unincorporated areas, including the parameters of such a program and timing for implementation.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The CDFA routinely contracts with the Monterey County Agricultural Commissioner (MCAC) to provide specific services. The MCAC shall register interested industrial hemp growers and seed breeders and enforce all laws and regulations pertaining to industrial hemp per Food and Agricultural Code 81000-...
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