OAR 603-048-2480: Additional Testing

(1) The Department may require a licensee to submit samples identified by the Department to a laboratory of the licensee’s choosing to be tested in order to determine whether a licensee is in compliance with OAR 603-048-2300 through 603-048-2500 or any other rule of the Department, and may require additional testing that is not required by these rules. (2) To be sufficient to meet the requirement for audit testing under this rule, a licensee must ensure, through a testing agreement or contract, that the laboratory conducting the testing complies with these rules, to the extent they are applicable, and if conducting testing not required by these rules, may only use Authority approved methods. (3) The Department may establish a process for the random testing of hemp items for microbiological contaminants. (4) Any testing ordered under this rule must be paid for by the licensee. (5) The Department may obtain a hemp item from a person at any time and have it tested to ensure compliance with these rules and OAR chapter 333, division 7, or to protect the public health and safety. (6) The department may inspect biomass or processed industrial hemp that is stored at a location for which a license is issued under this section.