Hemp Industry Regulation 2026
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In this regulation—
concerned close associate means—
(a) in relation to an applicant for a licence or the transfer of a licence—a close associate of the applicant who is likely to be concerned in, or associated with, the cultivation or supply of low-THC hemp under the licence to which the application relates, and
(b) in relation to a licensee—a close associate concerned in, or associated with, the cultivation or supply of low-THC hemp under the licensee’s licence.
hemp, for Part 3, Division 1—see section 9.
identification document means one of the following documents provided the document has not expired—
(a) an Australian driver licence within the meaning of the Road Transport Act 2013,
(b) a passport issued by the Commonwealth,
(c) a Photo Card within the meaning of the Photo Card Act 2005,
(d) a card for proving a person’s age—
(i) issued under a law of the Commonwealth or a State or Territory, and
(ii) containing a photograph of the person in whose name the card is issued.
register means the register that must be kept as a condition of a licence under section 15.
the Act means the Hemp Industry Act 2008.
Note—
The Act and the Interpretation Act 1987 contain definitions and other provisions that affect the interpretation and application of this regulation.