481—32.2(204) Registration and posting. A consumable hemp establishment shall not engage in manufacturing, processing, packing, holding, preparing, distributing, or selling a consumable hemp product in Iowa or to purchasers located in Iowa until it has submitted a consumable hemp registration that is approved by the department.
	32.2(1) Consumable hemp manufactures/distributors. Consumable hemp manufacturers shall register with the department at least 30 days prior to manufacturing, processing, packing, holding, preparing, distributing, or selling any consumable hemp product in Iowa or to purchasers located in Iowa. The consumable hemp manufacturer shall:
	a. 	Complete the online registration form prescribed by the department;
	b. 	Remit the registration fee set by the department in accordance with Iowa Code section 204.7; and
	c. 	Submit a complete list of all consumable hemp products the consumable hemp manufacturer intends to manufacture, process, pack, hold, prepare, distribute, or sell, along with documentation of the jurisdiction of origin for each consumable hemp product.
	32.2(2) Consumable hemp retailers. Consumable hemp retailers shall register with the department at least 30 days prior to selling any consumable hemp product in Iowa or to purchasers located in Iowa. The consumable hemp retailer shall:
	a. 	Complete the online registration form prescribed by the department;
	b. 	Remit the registration fee set by the department in accordance with Iowa Code section 204.7; and
	c. 	Submit a complete list of all consumable hemp products the consumable hemp retailer intends to sell, along with documentation of the jurisdiction of origin for each consumable hemp product.
	32.2(3) Combined consumable hemp manufacturers and retailers. A consumable hemp establishment engaged in activities of a consumable hemp manufacturer and a consumable hemp retailer shall submit a separate registration for each activity. A registered consumable hemp manufacturer that exclusively sells consumable hemp products it has manufactured to consumers on a retail basis is not required to register as a consumable hemp retailer.
	32.2(4) Physical location. A consumable hemp establishment’s registration is valid for one physical location. A consumable hemp establishment that manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares, distributes, or sells a consumable hemp product at more than one physical location shall submit a separate registration for each physical location.
	32.2(5) Expiration and renewal. A consumable hemp registration, unless sooner suspended or revoked, shall expire one year after the registration is approved by the department. A consumable hemp registration shall be renewed annually through the department’s online registration system, accompanied by the required fee, at least 30 days prior to expiration. Consumable hemp registrations that are expired more than 60 days will be revoked without notice.
	32.2(6) Transferability. A consumable hemp registration is not transferable to a new owner or new physical location.
	32.2(7) Posting of registrations. A valid registration shall be posted on the premises of the consumable hemp establishment in a location that is visible to the public. An image of the valid registration must also be posted on any website or online point of sale in a location that is visible to the public prior to payment.
	32.2(8) Returned payments. The department will attempt to redeem a payment submitted for a consumable hemp registration that is not honored by the bank on which it is drafted. The department will notify the applicant of the need to provide sufficient payment. An additional fee of $25 shall be assessed for each dishonored payment. If the department does not receive payment, the establishment will be operating without a valid registration and is subject to penalties set forth in rules 481—32.7(204) and 481—32.8(204) (violations and enforcement; denial, suspension, or revocation of registration).
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