The Work Group will meet to assess the opportunities for development and manufacturing in the industrial hemp industry, as directed by Chapter 745 of the 2020 Acts of Assembly. This chapter directs the working group to consider to consider the following six areas in its assessment of opportunities in the industry: (i) federal and state requirements; (ii) industry overview, key drivers, and challenges; (iii) anticipated job growth and wage expectations; (iv) talent and skill requirements; (v) site and building needs; and (vi) manufacturing companies and supply chain requirements. On July 14, the Work Group will discuss federal and state requirements; industry overview, key drivers, and challenges; and manufacturing companies and supply chain requirements. The Work Group will receive public comment at the conclusion of all other business for a period not to exceed 30 minutes. Event address for attendee: https://covaconf.webex.com/covaconf/onstage/g.php?MTID=e767df07889b8b32f419e4435ce5bdffe Event number (access code): 161 455 2395 Event password: 3nkUBf8HHw2 To join the audio conference only: Call the number below and enter the access code. US Toll: (517) 466-2023 US Toll Free: (866) 692-4530 Additional information regarding public participation in this meeting is available in the agenda document found below. In the event that the broadcast of this meeting is interrupted, please call 804-363-9201 to notify staff.  

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