(a) This chapter generally bans all industrial hemp cultivation and related activities, including manufacturing, processing, storage and associated activities, except for limited exemptions provided herein.
(b) In adopting ordinances that comprise this chapter, the Board of Supervisors has expressly recognized that commercial markets for industrial hemp and hemp products are developing rapidly, with the potential for significant growth over time. As the hemp industry develops, and as more information regarding conflicts with licensed cannabis cultivation sites, the potential for nuisance odors, and related issues becomes known, the Board may reconsider and modify the restrictions on industrial hemp cultivation set forth in this chapter to facilitate more widespread cultivation and production of industrial hemp and hemp products within the County. The Board of Supervisors determines that these regulations provide needed clarity and direction, and that such regulations are reasonably necessary to protect public health, safety and welfare.
(§ 1, Ord. 1519, eff. April 9, 2020, as amended by § 2, Ord. 1532, eff. January 14, 2021)