Memorandum
Date: August 9, 2022
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Katherine Vanderwall, Agricultural Commissioner / Sealer of Weights and Measures
Subject: Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement with California Department of Food and Agricultural Industrial Hemp Cultivation Program Agreement No. 22-0756-000-SA for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 in the Amount of $23,781.69
Executive Summary:
I would like to ask the Board to adopt the attached resolution approving the Industrial Hemp resolution agreement with the California Department of Food and Agriculture. This agreement reimburses the County for registering hemp growers and seed breeders, enforcing all laws and regulations, public outreach, reimbursement for mileage and supplies pertaining to industrial hemp. The agreement would reimburse the County up to $23,781.69 for the activities listed above. This agreement term is from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024.
Should the Board adopt the Resolution, please have the chair sign and return one copy of the Agreement, one copy of the Board Resolution and return them to the Agricultural Commissioner’s office processing. A signed complete copy will be returned for your records.
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Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution Approving Agreement with California Department of Food and Agricultural Industrial Hemp Cultivation Agreement No. 22-0756-000-SA for July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 in the Amount of $23,781.69