The requirements of this Chapter apply to industrial hemp activities where allowed in compliance with Division 2 (Land Use Zoning Districts and Allowed Land Uses). A registered hemp entity legally operating with a valid registration issued by the County Agricultural Commissioner at the time of the effective date of this ordinance may continue cultivation of industrial hemp, at the existing cultivation site identified on the registration, as a legal nonconforming use in accordance with Chapter 84.17 (Nonconforming Uses and Structures), provided the registered hemp entity timely renews and continues to maintain a valid hemp registration with the County Agricultural Commissioner. The failure to timely renew and maintain a valid hemp registration shall constitute prima facie evidence that the use has been discontinued and abandoned. In the event a registered hemp entity allows the registration to lapse or is lawfully revoked, a registered hemp entity shall comply with the requirements of this Chapter.
(Ord. 4444, passed - -2022)