(a) As used in this section, “producer”, “cultivator”, “micro-cultivator”, “product manufacturer”, “hybrid retailer” and “retailer” have the same meanings as provided in § 21a-420; and “hemp” and “hemp products” have the same meanings as provided in § 22-61l.

(b) Any producer, cultivator, micro-cultivator and product manufacturer may manufacture, market, cultivate or store hemp and hemp products in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and any regulations adopted under said chapter, except that a producer, cultivator, micro-cultivator and product manufacturer may obtain hemp and hemp products from a person authorized under the laws of this state or another state, territory or possession of the United States or another sovereign entity to possess and sell such hemp and hemp products.

(c) Hemp or hemp products purchased by a producer, cultivator, micro-cultivator or product manufacturer from a third party shall be tracked as a separate batch throughout the manufacturing process in order to document the disposition of such hemp or hemp products. Once hemp or hemp products are received by a producer, cultivator, micro-cultivator or product manufacturer, such hemp or hemp products shall be deemed cannabis and shall comply with the requirements for cannabis contained in the applicable provisions of the general statutes and any regulations adopted under such provisions. A producer, cultivator, micro-cultivator and product manufacturer shall retain a copy of the certificate of analysis for purchased hemp or hemp products and invoice and transport documents that evidence the quantity purchased and date received.

(d) No hemp or hemp products shall be sold or distributed within a dispensary facility that is licensed under chapter 420f or the business premises of a hybrid retailer or a retailer.