Health and Safety Code section 111923.5

(a)

In addition to licensing and registration requirements and fees required pursuant to other applicable laws, as specified in Section 111923.3, a hemp manufacturer shall obtain an industrial hemp enrollment and oversight authorization from the department. Authorization shall be renewed annually.

(b)

The department shall assess an authorization fee and renewal fee to cover the actual reasonable costs of implementing the regulatory program in this chapter. Fees may be set at different amounts for different hemp manufacturer types, including food products, cosmetic products, and pet food products, based on the differing costs associated with regulatory requirements, including, but not limited to, the nature and scope of the authorization activities and oversight, inspection, and enforcement activities.

(c)

The fee shall be adjusted pursuant to Section 100425.

(d)

Fees may be prorated based upon the date of the renewal or issuance of the authorization.

Source: Section 111923.5, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=HSC§ionNum=111923.­5.­ (updated Oct. 6, 2021; accessed Nov. 17, 2025).

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