Industrial Hemp Regulations

24 Within 20 days after the date of release of a shipment in Canada, the importer shall provide the Minister with a declaration that contains the following information:

• (a) the name and numbers on the importer’s licence and permit;

• (b) the date of release of the shipment of industrial hemp;

• (c) the quantity of industrial hemp received; and

• (d) if the shipment consists of seed,

  • (i) evidence establishing that the seed is an approved cultivar or, in the case of a plant breeder, that it is a variety of industrial hemp specified on the plant breeder’s licence, and

  • (ii) for shipments released on and after January 1, 2000, evidence establishing that the approved cultivar is of a pedigreed status, as defined in subsection 2(2) of the Seeds Regulations.