511. Industrial hemp data collection and best farming practices. The department, through the commissioner, shall have the power to collect and publish data and research concerning, among other things, the growth, cultivation, production and processing methods of industrial hemp and products derived from industrial hemp. Based upon this collection of data and research, the department shall work with the cornell cooperative extension to promote best farming practices for industrial hemp which are compatible with state water quality and other environmental objectives.
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