(1) The director, or the director's designee, shall receive samples and test hemp plants, plant parts, and materials grown or located within the Commonwealth in order to determine whether the hemp plants, plant parts, and materials are in compliance with the provisions of KRS 260.850 to 260.869 and the administrative regulations promulgated thereunder.
(2) The director, or the director's designee, shall perform testing services as the primary laboratory for delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol as required by the department. The department may contract with other qualified laboratories to perform delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol testing services when required.