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2023 Hemp & CBD State Licensing Guide
United States Hemp & CBD Product License Guide
State Hemp Licenses Map Legend
🟥 State Hemp License required to Sell & Manufacture Hemp-derived Products as well as Grow, Process (extract), and Handle Industrial Hemp.
🟨 No Hemp License required to Sell Hemp-derived products. However, there are additional licenses or restrictions required to Manufacture Hemp-derived Products. A state hemp license is also required to Grow and Process (extract)/Handle Industrial Hemp.
🟩 No Hemp License required to Sell & Manufacture Hemp-derived Products. A USDA or state hemp license is required to Grow and/or Process (extract)/Handle Industrial Hemp.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Are you starting a CBD Company, Hemp Farm, or hemp-derived manufacturing facility? If so, it’s important to understand what licenses are required in your state and find out if there are any restrictions on certain hemp-derived products. The Hemp and CBD industry can be quite complicated with new laws and licensing coming out every day. Because Hemp Lively works with new and established Hemp and CBD brands and hundreds of hemp-derived product retailers across the United States, we decided to put together this State-by-state hemp & CBD licensing guide. We’ll walk you through what licenses are required in each state to grow and process industrial hemp, manufacture hemp-derived products like CBD Oil or Delta 8 Gummies, and sell CBD products online or in your retail store. Each state has a breakdown of all available licenses and links to either apply online or download your state’s hemp license application. We’ve also given you valuable links to state provided online licensing resources, a list of each state’s governing bodies, state hemp laws and regulations, USDA approved Hemp Plan, banned product types, other applicable licenses such as a food permit, and answers to frequently asked questions. We highly recommend you read every state’s licensing requirement. There are some states that require out-of-state manufacturers and CBD product distributors and ecommerce CBD companies to obtain state licenses to sell products in their state. However, if you’re in a rush, click on any state in the map below to get right to your state.
A Message from the Author
Ensuring you are compliant in this ever-changing industry can be a daunting task. Some states are very clear while others have 5 different governing bodies overseeing multiple licenses. Over 300 hours went into the research for this article. All information is current as of the beginning of 2023. I’ve personally tried to give you accurate information on all aspects. However, I always recommend reaching out to the state you’re in if you have any questions. You can’t always rely on the information they’ve published online being current. I’d also like to point out that there is more incorrect information on the internet than accurate information, especially when it applies to laws regarding hemp and delta 8. I can’t begin to tell you how incorrect the first 10 Pages of Google are on this subject. Which is why, I’ve spent hundreds of hours trying to provide new cannabis entrepreneurs with accurate information and valuable tools to help jumpstart your hemp or CBD business. I’ve written over a dozen other cannabis business guides that are all based completely on my own experiences working through all the growing pains this industry has to offer and gladly share my experiences with you. Don’t forget to check out more of our cannabis business resources in our blog including up to date Delta 8 State Laws and a 22,000-word in depth Tutorial on How to Start your own CBD Company step by step. If you have any questions on state licensing, compliance issues, or would like more information on a Hemp Lively Wholesale Account, Private Label Manufacturing Services, or would like to buy bulk hemp gummies, please give us a call at (850) 299-9624.
To your success!
David McGinnis
Hemp Lively
CBD & Hemp Licensing Laws by State
Alabama (AL)
Alabama Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI). To grow hemp, you’ll need a Hemp Grower License. To process hemp, which includes both extraction and manufacturing into finished hemp-derived products, you’ll need a Hemp Processor License. Cannabinoids cannot be infused into food at a restaurant or other food establishment or in baked goods or drinks if they are manufactured in Alabama. However, food products manufactured in other states are allowed to be sold to consumers. It is legal for food establishments to sell CBD separately and have the customers add it to their food. Gummy and other candy manufacturers would need both a Hemp Processor License and a Permit to Operate Food Processing Facility from the Alabama Department of Public Health.
A hemp license is not required to sell hemp-derived products in Alabama as it does not fall under the prevue of the ADAI. However, there may be local county restrictions so remember to check with your county or city.
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Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Alabama?
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) is in charge of the Alabama Industrial Hemp Program.
The Alabama Department of Public Health is in charge of Food Processing Facilities should you manufacture, for example, CBD gummies.
Which Alabama State Agency is in charge of Hemp farming?
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) oversees hemp farming. You’ll need a Hemp Growers License to cultivate hemp in Alabama.
Which Alabama State Agency is in charge of consumable hemp products?
The Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) is in charge of licensing finished hemp-derived product manufacturers who make consumable hemp products. To manufacture hemp-derived products, you’ll need to obtain a Hemp Processors license.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Alabama.
Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI)
Below are some links to the ADAI’s website with information regarding Alabama’s industrial hemp program.
Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) Industrial Hemp Program
Alabama Department of Public Health
Alabama Department of Public Health
APPLICATION FOR A PERMIT TO OPERATE FOOD PROCESSING FACILITY
Alabama Department of Public Health Bureau of Environmental Services
Position on Enforcement of CBD in foods
Does not permit CBD or other cannabinoid infused edibles and drinks to consumers. This includes baked goods, coffee, and beer.
Alabama Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Alabama state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
Alabama has also published a Pre-Application Helpful Hemp Information Packet (PDF) to help guide you through the application process.
Alabama Hemp Grower License
Alabama Hemp Processor/Handler License
Alabama State Food Processing Permit
State Laws
Alabama Hemp Plan
Alabama Hemp Law
Alabama Administrative Code
Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act
Section 2-8-380 Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the Alabama Industrial Hemp Research Program Act. (Act 2016-293, §1.)
Section 2-8-381 Definitions. As used in this article the following words shall have the following
meanings:(1) DEPARTMENT. The Department of Agriculture and Industries.
(2) GROWER. Any person, business entity, or cooperative licensed to grow industrial hemp by the department or an institution of higher education pursuant to this article.
(3) HEMP PRODUCTS. Any and all products made from industrial hemp, including, but not limited to, cloth, cordage, fiber, food, fuel, paint, paper, particleboard, plastics, seed, seed meal and seed oil for consumption, and seed for cultivation if the seeds originate from industrial hemp varieties.
(4) INDUSTRIAL HEMP. All parts and varieties of the plant Cannabis sativa, cultivated or possessed by a licensed grower, whether growing or not, that contain a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. Industrial hemp shall be considered an agricultural crop or an agricultural commodity, or both, in all…
Section 20-2-2 manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. Such term does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. Marijuana does not include industrial hemp as defined in Article 11 of Chapter 8 of Title 2.
Resources
Labelling
AL Nutrition Facts Labeling Services
AL Food Product Label Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions
Below you’ll find a list of commonly asked questions about the Alabama Hemp Program. Or you can visit Alabama’s FAQ Page.
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Alabama?
No. You do not need a state license to sell CBD products in Alabama. Retail sale of CBD products does not fall within the regulatory authority of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Plant Protection Division. It is governed by the Farm Bill which only requires hemp-derived products to contain less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Alabama?
No. You do not need a state license to sell CBD products in Alabama. Retail sale of hemp-derived products does not fall within the regulatory authority of the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ Plant Protection Division. It is governed by the Farm Bill which only requires hemp-derived products to contain less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Alabama?
You cannot sell hemp-derived animal products such as Pet treats as hemp is currently prohibited from use in or as animal feed.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Alabama?
Yes. It’s legal to sell hemp flower in Alabama.
Who regulates Consumable Hemp Products in Alabama?
Manufacturing consumable hemp-derived products is regulated by the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI). Food Processing Facilities are regulated by the Alabama Department of Health.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Alabama?
Yes. You will need a Hemp Processor License from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI).
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Alabama?
Yes. You will need a Hemp Processor License from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI).
Does Alabama have an approved Hemp Plan?
Yes. Alabama has a USDA Approved Alabama Hemp Plan.
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Alabama?
Yes. To grow hemp in Alabama, you’ll need a Hemp Grower License from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI).
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Alabama?
The Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI) regulates industrial hemp farming and cultivation through their Industrial Hemp Program.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Alabama?
Yes. You will need a Hemp Processor License from the Alabama Department of Agriculture & Industries (ADAI).
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp or CBD company in Alabama or would like to know more about our Wholesale or Private Label CBD Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Alaska (AK)
Alaska Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the DNR’s Division of Agriculture (DoAg). There are separate licenses required to Grow, Process Hemp (extract), Transport Hemp, and Sell hemp extracts and hemp-derived products (Retail & Distributor). Manufacturers and Extractors also need to complete a separate Manufacturer/Processor Endorsement of Hemp Products or Extracts Form to register each product and extract with the state of Alaska. Hemp product manufacturers that make food products will also need a food manufacturing license from the Department of Food Safety & Sanitation Program. There are also some specific guidelines for labelling hemp-derived products which include adding the name of the State Industrial Hemp Program from which the hemp-derived ingredients within the product or extract came from.
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Governing Bodies
Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Alaska?
There are 3 potential state agencies that may apply to a hemp company.
Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
DNR’s Department of Agriculture (DoAg)
Department of Environmental Food Safety & Sanitation Program
Which Alaska State Agency is in charge of Hemp farming?
The Alaska DNR’s Department of Agriculture (DoAg) oversees Hemp Farming Licensing.
Which Alaska State Agency is in charge of consumable hemp products??
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the DNR’s Division of Agriculture (DoAg) both oversee Consumable Hemp Products. The Department of Food Safety & Sanitation Program handles food processing facility licensing.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Alaska.
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
DNR’s Division of Agriculture (DoAg)
Department of Food Safety & Sanitation Program
Alaska Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Alaska state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
Alaska Hemp-derived Product Retail/Distributor License
Alaska Hemp Product Manufacturing License
Alaska Hemp Grower License
Alaska Hemp Processor License
Alaska State Food Processor License
Department of Environmental Health Food Safety & Sanitation Program
Food Processors
A wholesale food processor/manufacturer makes food and sells it to other businesses for resale. This includes processing or manufacturing raw materials and other food ingredients into food items, reprocessing of food items, or packaging of food. Manufacturers in Alaska produce a wide variety of foods including but not limited to seafood, canned foods, bread products, beverages, and candies. If you are a baker, bottler of beverages, warehouse manager, or manufacturer of food or food ingredients, then this page has resources for you.
State Laws
USDA Approved Hemp Plan
SB 6
An Act relating to the regulation and production of industrial hemp; relating to industrial hemp pilot programs; providing that industrial hemp is not included in the definition of ‘marijuana’; providing that cannabidiol oil is not included in the definition of ‘hashish oil’; clarifying that adding industrial hemp to food does not create an adulterated food product; and providing for an effective date.
Industrial Hemp Regulations (11 AAC Chapter 40)
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Alaska Division of Agriculture Hemp Program
A person offering for sale processed industrial hemp products intended for human or animal consumption, must properly label them in accordance with 11 AAC 40.420. The label shall include the following:
1) The product name.
2) A batch number for the product.
3) An expiration date.
4) Total quantity of the product by weight or volume.
5) The serving size or recommended dosage.
6) A list of all ingredients.
7) The industrial hemp program in which the hemp originated.
8) And if the product contains any THC, the statement “Warning: Contains THC”
*This is not a real industrial hemp product; it is an illustration of what information is required to be on a product containing industrial hemp if the intended or advertised use is for human or animal consumption.
FAQs regarding Alaska hemp program
The Department of Agriculture’s FAQs regarding Alaska hemp program.
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Alaska?
Yes. To Sell or distribute CBD products in Alaska, you need a Retailer/Distributor License from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Agriculture.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Alaska?
Yes. To Sell or distribute hemp-derived products in Alaska, you need a Retailer/Distributor License from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Agriculture.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Alaska?
No. You can sell any hemp-derived product with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC in Alaska.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Alaska?
Yes. It is legal to sell hemp flower in Alaska. If you live in Alaska, you’ll need a Retail/Distributor License.
Who regulates Consumable Hemp Products in Alaska?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the DNR’s Division of Agriculture (DoAg) regulates Consumable Hemp Products in Alaska. Hemp product manufacturers that make food products will also need a food manufacturing license from the Department of Food Safety & Sanitation Program.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Alaska?
Yes. You’ll need to complete the Manufacturer/Processor Endorsement of Hemp Products or Extracts Form to manufacture CBD products in Alaska.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Alaska?
Yes. You’ll need to complete the Manufacturer/Processor Endorsement of Hemp Products or Extracts Form to manufacture hemp-derived products in Alaska.
Does Alaska have an approved Hemp Plan?
Yes. Here is Alaska’s USDA approved Hemp Plan.
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Alaska?
Yes. You’ll need a Grower’s license to grow hemp in Alaska. You can obtain a grower’s license by completing the New Grower Registration Application.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Alaska?
Yes. You’ll need a Hemp Processor License to extract hemp in Alaska. You can obtain a Hemp Processor License by completing the Hemp Processor License Registration Form.
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp or CBD company in Alaska or would like to know more about our Wholesale or Private Label Hemp Product Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Arizona (AZ)
Arizona Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA). There are five types of industrial hemp licenses you can apply for: Grower, Harvester, Transporter, Processor, and Nursery. You’ll fill out the same application regardless of the license type you apply for. The AZDA only oversees the growth and cultivation of industrial hemp, up to the point of processing. For licensed processors, it only focuses on ensuring manufacturers receive raw material that is below 0.3% THC. Hemp-derived product manufacturers do not require an industrial hemp Processor license. If you manufacture hemp-infused food products, you’ll need to obtain a Food Establishment License through the Arizona Department of Health Services. Retail establishments and distributors do not need a hemp license. It is possible, depending on the city or county you live in, that you may need a business license. AZDA does not issue business licenses. However, the Arizona Commerce Authority does. Please see the links below for each license type.
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Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Arizona?
Industrial hemp is governed by the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA).
Which Arizona State Agency is in charge of Hemp farming?
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) oversees Hemp Farming and Cultivation.
Which Arizona State Agency is in charge of consumable hemp products?
Consumable hemp products by themselves fall under the US Farm Bill. However, the Arizona Department of Health Services oversees food manufacturers and any food products including consumable hemp products in Arizona.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Arizona.
Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)
Arizona Department of Health Services
Arizona Commerce Authority
Alabama Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Alabama state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
Arizona Hemp Grower License
There are five types of industrial hemp licenses you can apply for in Arizona: Grower, Harvester, Transporter, Processor, and Nursery. All of which use the same application.
Arizona Industrial Hemp License Applications
Arizona Hemp Harvester License
There are five types of industrial hemp licenses you can apply for in Arizona: Grower, Harvester, Transporter, Processor, and Nursery. All of which use the same application.
Arizona Industrial Hemp License Applications
Arizona Hemp Transporter License
There are five types of industrial hemp licenses you can apply for in Arizona: Grower, Harvester, Transporter, Processor, and Nursery. All of which use the same application.
Arizona Industrial Hemp License Applications
Arizona Hemp Processor License
There are five types of industrial hemp licenses you can apply for in Arizona: Grower, Harvester, Transporter, Processor, and Nursery. All of which use the same application.
Arizona Industrial Hemp License Applications
Arizona Hemp Nursery License
There are five types of industrial hemp licenses you can apply for in Arizona: Grower, Harvester, Transporter, Processor, and Nursery. All of which use the same application.
Arizona Industrial Hemp License Applications
Arizona State Food Establishment License
Arizona Commerce Authority Business License
State Laws
Arizona Hemp Plan
Arizona Hemp Law Title 3 – Agriculture
TITLE 3. AGRICULTURE; CHAPTER 2. REGULATORY PROVISIONS;
SENATE BILL 1098
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2022 Arizona Industrial Hemp Program Updates (PDF)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Arizona?
No. You do not need a license issued by the Department if you are selling, manufacturing, or marketing any post-processed hemp materials.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Arizona?
No. You do not need a license issued by the Department if you are selling, manufacturing, or marketing any post-processed hemp materials.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Arizona?
No. You can sell any hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% THC in Arizona.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Arizona?
Yes. You can sell hemp flower in Arizona. However, if you plan on selling hemp flower, make sure you get it lab tested yourself and keep it in an airtight container. Flower tends to dry out. When it does, it loses a significant amount of weight and the THC concentrations rise causing it to rise above the legal limit of 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Who regulates Consumable Hemp Products in Arizona?
Arizona Department of Health Services regulates food manufacturing which would include any hemp-infused food products. The FDA regulates finished retail products for sale in Arizona.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Arizona?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture CBD products in the state of Arizona. However, if you are manufacturing food products infused with hemp extracts, then you would need a Food Establishment License from the Arizona Department of Health Services to manufacture the food product. The AZDA’s oversight only extends from the growth and cultivation of industrial hemp, up to the point of processing.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Arizona?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture hemp-derived products in the state of Arizona. However, if you are manufacturing food products infused with hemp extracts, then you would need a Food Establishment License from the Arizona Department of Health Services to manufacture the food product. The AZDA’s oversight only extends from the growth and cultivation of industrial hemp, up to the point of processing.
Does Arizona have an approved Hemp Plan?
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Arizona?
Yes. To grow, harvest, transport, process (extract), or to run a hemp nursery, you’ll need an Industrial Hemp License from the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA).
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Arizona?
The Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) is in charge of Industrial Hemp Farming and Cultivation.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Arizona?
Yes. To grow, harvest, transport, process (extract), or to run a hemp nursery, you’ll need an Industrial Hemp License from the Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA).
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp or CBD company in Arizona or would like to know more about our Wholesale or White Label CBD Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Arkansas (AR)
Arkansas Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) which offers two Industrial Hemp Licenses to growers and processors. To grow hemp, you’ll need a Hemp Grower License. To process hemp (extraction into concentrates, raw to stripped fiber, unprocessed to ground seeds, etc.) or handle (store, transport) hemp, you’ll need a Processor / Handler License. Manufacturers that receive processed industrial hemp and hemp concentrates to make hemp-derived products do not need a hemp license. However, food manufacturers may need a Wholesale/Manufactured Foods Establishment Permit from the Arkansas Department of Health. Lastly, retail shops and ecommerce businesses do not need a hemp license to sell hemp-derived products.
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Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) is the only one governing body regarding hemp and hemp-derived products. It oversees licensing for industrial hemp growers, processors, and handlers. However, hemp-infused food manufacturers will need to obtain a food permit from the Arkansas Department of Health.
Which Arkansas State Agency is in charge of Hemp farming?
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) is in charge of industrial hemp farming and cultivation.
Which Arkansas State Agency is in charge of consumable hemp products?
Arkansas Department of Health oversees food safety and licensing for food processing and manufacturing food products.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Arkansas.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA)
Arkansas Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about Arkansas Applications for Hemp Licensing and get links to apply online or download the application.
Arkansas Hemp Grower License
Arkansas Hemp Processor License
Arkansas Hemp Handler License
Arkansas Wholesale/Manufactured Foods Establishment Permit
State Laws
Arkansas Hemp Plan
HOUSE BILL 1640
Arkansas Industrial Hemp Research Program Rules
Resources
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Arkansas?
No.
It is the responsibility of the licensee, retailer, or distributor to understand and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to their products and to seek approval(s) from any applicable regulating authorities. The Department is not responsible for ensuring product quality or product compliance with other regulating authorities, such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Arkansas Department of Health. The Licensing Agreement you have with the Department does NOT offer any legal protections from these governing bodies and does not provide waivers from their regulations. Additionally, it is the licensee’s responsibility to ensure that the transfer or sale of any industrial hemp material complies with all applicable state and federal laws. The Department has no authority to authorize or regulate industrial hemp materials once they exit the Program. All hemp materials must always be appropriately identified or labeled at all times during transit.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Arkansas?
No.
It is the responsibility of the licensee, retailer, or distributor to understand and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to their products and to seek approval(s) from any applicable regulating authorities. The Department is not responsible for ensuring product quality or product compliance with other regulating authorities, such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Arkansas Department of Health. The Licensing Agreement you have with the Department does NOT offer any legal protections from these governing bodies and does not provide waivers from their regulations. Additionally, it is the licensee’s responsibility to ensure that the transfer or sale of any industrial hemp material complies with all applicable state and federal laws. The Department has no authority to authorize or regulate industrial hemp materials once they exit the Program. All hemp materials must always be appropriately identified or labeled at all times during transit.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Arkansas?
No. All hemp-derived products less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC are legal to sell in Arkansas.
Who regulates Consumable Hemp Products in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Department of Health oversees wholesale and manufacturing of finished food products which includes hemp products such as gummies.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Arkansas?
Yes. Your facility must be registered with the Arkansas Department of Health if you manufacture consumable CBD products.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Arkansas?
Yes. Your facility must be registered with the Arkansas Department of Health if you manufacture consumable hemp-derived products.
Does Arkansas have an approved Hemp Plan?
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Arkansas?
Yes. To grow hemp in Arkansas, you’ll need to obtain a Hemp Grower License through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA).
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) oversees Industrial Hemp farming and cultivation.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Arkansas?
Yes. To extract hemp in Arkansas, you’ll need to obtain a Hemp Processor / Handler License through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA).
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp or CBD company in Arkansas or would like to know more about opening a Hemp Lively Wholesale Account or Private Label CBD & THC Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
California (CA)
California Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by 2 agencies. Industrial Hemp Growers are overseen by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). While hemp-derived extracts and product manufacturing as well as sales are under the prevue of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) through their Industrial Hemp Compliance Program (IHCP). There are several licenses, registrations, and product-specific regulations to follow for both California hemp-derived product manufacturers and resellers as well as out-of-state businesses selling to California companies and consumers.
California companies that manufacture hemp-derived product or hemp-derived extracts need to obtain an Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight (IHEO) Authorization through the CDPH’s Industrial Hemp Compliance Program. Out-of-state hemp-derived extract manufacturers also need to obtain an IHEO Authorization to sell hemp extracts in California. However, finished out-of-state hemp-derived product manufacturers do not need to be licensed to sell and ship their products to California.
There are different IHEO Authorizations for hemp extract, pet food, human food and ingestible hemp products, cosmetics and topicals, and vapes. There are also different authorizations needed depending on the county you live in. All IHEO Authorizations can be found here.
You must obtain an IHEO Authorization to hold, package, or manufacture any industrial hemp-derived products in California.
Aside from the IHEO Authorization, you must also comply with other federal, state, county, or city laws and regulations which may include additional licensing. Some of these licenses include a Processed Food Registration, a pet food registration (PDF), cosmetic manufacturing registration, or a cannery license. Below are some additional laws that need to be followed regarding ingestible hemp-derived product and cosmetic topical products.
There is also a division of the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) called the Market Enforcement Branch (MEB) that oversees transactions involving industrial hemp sold or brokered between producers, handlers, and processors. This includes companies that sell biomass or bulk hemp extracts. If you are a hemp biomass or other farm product dealer, broker, commission merchant, cash buyer, or processor in California or an out-of-state company with an office or representative in California, and you handle farm products for the purpose of resale or processing, then you need to complete an application for a California Produce Dealers Act / Processors Law License and/or an Agent’s License from the MEB. Instructions and applications can be found on the MEB website.
There are several product restrictions, for both manufacturing and sales. First, inhalable hemp-derived products such as vapes and smokable flower are not allowed to be sold in California. However, they can be manufactured for out-of-state sales pending the manufacturer obtains the correct licensing and IHEO Authorization.
Next, hemp-derived products cannot have any THC (of any kind) isolate, or any other psychoactive cannabinoid isolate, added to formulations to increase their psychoactive content. The state’s guide does not specify any other type of concentrate such as distillate, but psychoactive cannabinoid isolate (pure powder) is banned as an additive of any kind.
All products must be manufactured in a registered commercial facility, each of which needs to have their own IHEO Authorization. Product manufacturers cannot make hemp-derived products at home. Manufacturers must also comply Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in Title 21, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117, subpart B
Retail shops and eCommerce businesses selling hemp-derived products directly to consumers do not require an IHEO Authorization to sell hemp-derived products. However, they must obtain their products from CDPH-licensed suppliers.
California also has certain labelling requirements as listed in the AB 45 Statutes below.
Finally, to grow hemp in California, there is no state registration required, only county registration. Hemp Farmers can apply for their Hemp Growers License on CDFA’s Industrial Hemp Program webpage.
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Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of California.
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)
California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Industrial Hemp Compliance Program (IHCP)
Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight (IHEO)
Market Enforcement Branch (MEB)
California Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each California state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
California Hemp Grower License
Department of Food & Agriculture
Hemp Growers License
CDFA’s Industrial Hemp Program webpage
CA Industrial Hemp Registration Application for Growers
Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight (IHEO) Authorization (hemp extracts & products)
Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight (IHEO) Authorization
Hemp extracts and hemp-derived products
There are separate IHEO license applications for each type and county located in.
MEB Produce Dealers Act / Processors Law License (farm brokers, dealers, processors)
CA Produce Dealers Act / Processors Law License
Instructions and applications can be found on the MEB website.
MEB Agent's License (industrial hemp dealer's agent)
Instructions and applications can be found on the MEB website.
Processed Food Registration
Pet Food Registration
Cosmetic Manufacturing Registration
Cannery License
State Laws
California Hemp Plan
AB-45 Industrial hemp products. (2021-2022)
AB-45 Industrial hemp products. (2021-2022)
California Industrial Hemp Law
AB 45 Statutes: Article 7. Labeling and Advertisement 111926
Article 7. Labeling and Advertisement
111926.
(a) A manufacturer, distributor, or seller of an industrial hemp product shall follow packaging, labeling, and advertising laws, including, but not limited to, Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 110290), and federal laws incorporated or applicable in this state, including, but not limited to, Sections 110100, 110340, 110371, 110380, 110382, and 110407 and shall not violate this part.
(b) A hemp manufacturer shall not directly target advertising or marketing to children or to persons who are pregnant or breastfeeding.
(c) Advertising or marketing placed in broadcast, cable, radio, print, or digital communications shall only be displayed where at least 70 percent of the audience is reasonably expected to be 18 years of age or older, as determined by reliable, up-to-date audience composition data.
111926.2.
(a) An industrial hemp product that is a dietary supplement, food, or beverage shall not be distributed or sold in the state without packaging and labeling on the product that includes all of the following information:
(1) A label, scannable barcode, internet website, or quick response (QR) code linked to the certificate of analysis of the final form product batch by an independent testing laboratory that provides all of the following information:
(A) The product name.
(B) The name of the product’s manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and their address and telephone number.
(C) The batch number, which matches the batch number on the product.
(D) The concentration of cannabinoids present in the product batch, including, at minimum, total THC and any marketed cannabinoids or ingredient, as required by the department in regulation.
(E) The levels within the product batch of contaminants, as required in subdivision (c) of Section 111925.2.
(2) The product expiration or best by date, if applicable.
(3) A statement indicating that children or those who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid using the product prior to consulting with a health care professional about its safety.
(4) A statement that products containing cannabinoids should be kept out of reach of children.
(5) The following statement, “THE FDA HAS NOT EVALUATED THIS PRODUCT FOR SAFETY OR EFFICACY.”
(b) The requirements of this section shall apply to products manufactured 90 days or more after the enactment of this section.
111926.3.
(a) An industrial hemp product that is a cosmetic shall not be distributed or sold in the state without packaging and labeling on the product that includes all of the following information:
(1) A label, scannable barcode, internet website, or quick response (QR) code linked to the certificate of analysis of the final form extract or the final form product batch by an independent testing laboratory that provides all of the following information:
(A) The product name.
(B) The name of the product’s manufacturer, packer, or distributor, and their address and telephone number.
(C) The batch number, which matches the batch number on the product.
(D) The concentration of cannabinoids present in the product batch, including, at minimum, total THC and any marketed cannabinoids.
(E) The levels within the product batch of contaminants, as required in subdivision (c) of Section 111925.2.
(2) The product expiration or best by date, if applicable.
(3) The following statement, “THE FDA HAS NOT EVALUATED THIS PRODUCT FOR SAFETY OR EFFICACY.”
(b) The requirements of this section shall apply to products manufactured 90 days or more after the enactment of this section.
Food manufacturers laws, regulations, and statutes
Food manufacturers laws, regulations, and statutes include:
- California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 109875 et. Seq. (Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law).
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
- Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
- HSC Section 111950 – 112130 (California Food Sanitation Law)
- Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 117 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food).
- Title 21 CFR, Part 101 (Food Labeling)
- Title 21 CFR, Part 111 (Current Good Manufacturing Practice in Manufacturing, Packaging, Labeling, or Holding Operations for Dietary Supplements).
- Title 21 CFR, Part 113 (Thermally Processed Low-Acid Foods Packaged in Hermetically Sealed Containers)
- Title 21 CFR, Part 114 (Acidified Foods)
Cosmetics laws, regulations, and statutes
Cosmetics laws, regulations, and statutes include:
- California Health and Safety Code (HSC) Section 109875 et. Seq. (Sherman Food, Drug and Cosmetic Law)
- Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA)
- Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act)
- California Safe Cosmetics Act of 2005 (PDF)
Definitions
What is the definition of "THC Concentration" in California?
“THC concentration” or “percentage concentration of THC” means the postdecarboxylated value of the percentage of delta-9 THC content derived from the sum of THC and THCA content and reported on a dry weight basis to the nearest thousandth, or three decimal places. The percentage concentration of THC may be measured by using either:
(A) a suitable analytical instrumentation described in Section 4942(b) that results in the decarboxylation of THC-acid to delta-9 THC, or
(B) a calculated value using a conversion formula of the percentage concentration of delta-9 THC plus eighty-seven and seven tenths (87.7) percent of the percentage concentration of THC-acid when a suitable analytical instrumentation described in Section 4942(b) does not result in the decarboxylation of THC-acid to delta-9 THC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in California?
No. However, all CBD products for resale must be purchased from CDPH-licensed suppliers.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in California?
No. However, all hemp-derived products for resale in California must be purchased from CDPH-licensed suppliers.
If you are an out-of-state manufacturer, do you need a license to sell hemp-derived products in California?
No. Finished out-of-state hemp-derived product manufacturers do not need to be licensed to sell and ship their products to California residents.
If you are an out-of-state hemp extract wholesaler, do you need a license to sell hemp-derived concentrates to other manufacturers in California?
Yes. Out-of-state hemp-derived extract manufacturers also need to obtain an IHEO Authorization to sell hemp extracts in California.
Is it legal to sell Delta 8 Vapes in California?
No. Inhalable hemp-derived products such as vapes and smokable flower are not allowed to be sold in California.
Is it legal to manufacture Delta 8 Vapes in California?
Yes. However, they cannot be sold in California and must be shipped out of state. And you must have an IHEO Authorization to do so.
Inhalable hemp-derived products such as vapes and smokable flower are not allowed to be sold in California. However, they can be manufactured for out-of-state sales pending the manufacturer obtains the correct licensing and IHEO Authorization.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in California?
There are several product restrictions in California.
- You cannot sell any inhalable hemp-derived products such as vapes and smokable flower are not allowed to be sold in California.
- Hemp-derived products made with added THC isolate of any kind are illegal.
- Hemp-derived products cannot be made at home and must be manufactured in a registered commercial facility.
- Products for resale must be purchased from CDPH-licensed suppliers.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in California?
No. Inhalable hemp-derived products such as vapes and smokable flower are not allowed to be sold in California.
Who regulates Consumable Hemp Products in California?
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) through their Industrial Hemp Compliance Program (IHCP) regulated consumable hemp products in California. The CDPH’s Food and Drug Branch (FDB) are also involved if you manufacture food products.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in California?
Yes. To manufacture CBD products in California, you’ll need an IHEO Authorization from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) through their Industrial Hemp Compliance Program (IHCP).
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in California?
Yes. To manufacture hemp-derived products in California, you’ll need an IHEO Authorization from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) through their Industrial Hemp Compliance Program (IHCP).
Does California have an approved Hemp Plan?
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in California?
Yes. To farm hemp in California, you’ll need to obtain a California Hemp Growers License from the CDFA.
Who regulates Hemp Farming in California?
Industrial Hemp farming is regulated by the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA). To farm hemp in California, you’ll need to obtain a California Hemp Growers License from the CDFA.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in California?
Yes. To extract hemp into concentrates in California, you’ll need a Hemp Extracts IHEO Authorization from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) through their Industrial Hemp Compliance Program (IHCP).
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp or CBD company in California or would like to know more about our Wholesale or Private Label & Gummy Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Colorado (CO)
Colorado Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). To grow hemp in Colorado, you’ll need to complete a Hemp Program Application with the CDA. To process or extract industrial hemp as well as manufacture food products, you’ll need to complete a Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility Registration with the CDPHE. You do not need a license from either of these agencies to sell hemp-derived products either in a brick-and-mortar store or online from your ecommerce shop. However, depending on the city or county you live in, you may need to register for a tax license. Denver is one of these areas.
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Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Colorado?
Industrial hemp is governed by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). To grow hemp in Colorado, you’ll need to complete a Hemp Program Application with the CDA. To process or extract industrial hemp as well as manufacture food products, you’ll need to complete a Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility Registration with the CDPHE.
Which Colorado State Agency is in charge of Hemp farming?
Industrial hemp farming is regulated by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA).
Which Colorado State Agency is in charge of consumable hemp products?
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is in charge of consumable hemp product manufacturing licensing.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Colorado.
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA)
The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s Hemp Program has a regulatory role (authority) that is limited to the cultivation (growing) of hemp only. For Extraction, Processing, Product Manufacturing, and Distribution, please visit the CDPHE Website.
Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) Hemp Program
Colorado CDA Hemp Farming FAQ’s
CDA Hemp Program Laws and Rules
Brian Koontz – Hemp Program Manager
Phone: (303) 869-9082 Fax: (303) 466-2860
Policy, Laws & Regulations. Inspections and Sampling, Planting & Harvest Reporting, Compliance Questions.
Jessica Quinn – Registration and Records Coordinator
Phone: (303) 869-9055 Fax: (303) 466-2860
(Pre-Planting Inquiries) Registrations, Applications, Records Requests, HEMP Online Portal (HOP) Assistance.
Rich Guggenheim – Plant Health Certification Program Manager
Phone: (303) 869-9070 Fax: (303) 466-2860
Policy, Laws & Regulations, Certified Seed, Seed & Nursery Law
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has regulatory authority over-processing and processed hemp materials and products intended for human consumption or use. Registration with CDPHE is a legal requirement. Please contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment directly for any further information.
You’ll need a license if you manufacture finished hemp-derived products in Colorado or extract hemp into concentrates. You do not need a license to sell finished hemp-derived products such as CBD Oil or hemp gummies.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE)
Processing, Sales, and Distribution
Do’s and Don’ts for Industrial Hemp
For Information on hemp products (includes CBD products and cosmetics) and processing requirements please see CDPHE’s FAQ document: For information on how to apply to produce or sell hemp products please visit their website or contact them directly.
Contact:
303-692-3645, option 2
cdphe.hemp.dehs@state.co.us
Colorado Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Colorado state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
CDPHE Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility Registration
Hemp-derived product manufacturers are required to obtain a Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility License from the CDPHE by registering their manufacturing facility with the state.
Licensee Categories
- Industrial Hemp (Extractor)
- Industrial Hemp (Food)
- Industrial Hemp (Supplements)
- Industrial Hemp (Cosmetics)
Manufacturing Facility Application
Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility Registration
Additional Resources
Colorado Hemp Grower License
Hemp Grower Application
To grow hemp in Colorado, you must apply to participage in the Colorado Hemp Program.
APPLY ONLINE – CDA Hemp Online Portal
State Laws
CO Approved Hemp Plan
Laws and Rules
Colorado Revised Statutes (2019) TITLE 35 AGRICULTURE
Rules Pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Industrial Hemp Regulatory Program Act
COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Plant Industry Division
Rules Pertaining to the Administration and Enforcement of the Industrial Hemp Regulatory Program Act
Production and/or Use of Chemically Modified or Converted Industrial Hemp Cannabinoids (Delta 8)
Colorado Department of Public Health
Hemp in food
https://cdphe.colorado.gov/hemp-food
In 2021, the CDPHE put out this notice regarding various types of THC, including Delta 8, that have been converted from CBD into foods and cosmetics.
The letter states that they are:
“…providing this notice to industrial hemp registrants to clarify that chemically modifying or converting any naturally occurring cannabinoids from industrial hemp is non-compliant with the statutory definition of “industrial hemp product.” This includes any process that converts an industrial hemp cannabinoid, such as CBD isolate, into delta-9, delta-8, delta-10-THC, or other tetrahydrocannabinol isomers or functional analogs.”
They reference their regulatory authority with:
Section 25-5-426(1)(g.3) & (g.5) and 25-5-426(4)(d), C.R.S.
Section 25-5-426(1)(g.3)
(g.3) “Industrial hemp” has the meaning set forth in section 35-61-101 (7).
Section 25-5-426(1)(g.5)
(g.5) “Industrial hemp product” means a finished product containing industrial hemp that:
- (I) Is a cosmetic, food, food additive, or herb;
- (II) Is for human use or consumption;
- (III) Contains any part of the hemp plant, including naturally occurring cannabinoids, compounds, concentrates, extracts, isolates, resins, or derivatives; and
- (IV) Contains a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of no more than three-tenths of one percent.
Section 25-5-426(4)(d)
(4)(d) Industrial hemp products produced by wholesale food manufacturing facilities registered in accordance with this subsection (4) shall not be deemed adulterated, as defined in sections 25-5-410 and 25-5-416, unless the products meet one or more of the criteria set forth in section 25-5-410 or 25-5-416.
Is Delta 8 legal in Colorado?
I personally don’t see anything in these statutes that bans Delta 8 pending you comply with the guidelines of the Farm Bill’s definition of hemp and Colordo’s Hemp Plan. Keep in mind, I’m not an attorney. But you can read these statutes yourself. Just because a state organization posts a notice, may not mean its an enforcable law. However it could mean a big headache if they mistakenly attempt to enforce it, regardless of legality. If you are concerned about this and plan on selling Delta 8 products in Colorado, read these statutes yourself and consult an attorney.
Definitions
What is the definition of hemp in Colorado?
Hemp means the plant species Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant, whether growing or not, containing a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of no more than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis.
Hemp Extracts and Hemp-Derived Products Labelling Guides
Colorado also has very specific labelling requirements. Links to examples are below.
Concentrates & Extracts Labelling Guide
CO Concentrates & Extracts Labelling Guide
Cosmetic Labelling Guide
Chocolate Bart Labelling Guide
CO Chocolate Bart Labelling Guide
Tincture Labelling Guide
Additional Resources
In this report you’ll find information on industrial hemp, regulatory roles, and the hemp industry and its future in Colorado. Download this PDF today.
Colorado Hemp Advancement & Management Plan (CHAMP) Report
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Colorado?
No. You do not need a state hemp license to sell CBD products in Colorado. However, depending on the city or county you live in, you may need to register for a tax license.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Colorado?
No. You do not need a state hemp license to sell hemp-derived products in Colorado. However, depending on the city or county you live in, you may need to register for a tax license.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Colorado?
No. You can sell any hemp-derived product in Colorado pending it stays below 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Colorado?
Yes. It’s legal to sell flower in Colorado.
Who regulates Consumable Hemp Products in Colorado?
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) has regulatory authority over processed hemp materials and finished hemp-derived products intended for human consumption or use. Registration with CDPHE is a legal requirement.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Colorado?
Yes. To get a permit to manufacture CBD products in Colorado, you’ll need to complete the Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility Registration from the CDPHE.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Colorado?
Yes. To get a permit to manufacture hemp-derived products in Colorado, you’ll need to complete the Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility Registration from the CDPHE.
Does Colorado have an approved Hemp Plan?
Yes. Colorado has a USDA approved Industrial Hemp Plan. CO Approved Plan (pdf)
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Colorado?
Yes. You’ll need to register for the Colorado Hemp Program as a grower with the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA).
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Colorado?
The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) regulates hemp farming and cultivation in Colorado.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Colorado?
Yes. To get a permit to extract industrial hemp into concentrates, you’ll need to register your extraction facility with the CDPHE by completing the “Manufactured Food, Industrial Hemp, or Storage Facility Registration” form.
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp company in Colorado, or would like to know more about Signing Up for a Hemp Lively Wholesale Account or Private Label Hemp-derived Products Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Connecticut (CT)
Connecticut Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG) which oversees growing and processing, and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP), both of which regulate “manufacturing” and “processing” industrial hemp, depending on whether the product is intended for human consumption, inhalation, and ingestion or a non-consumable. Basically, if it’s being used as a consumable product, then the DCP oversees it, if it is a non-consumable product then the DoAG oversees it.
To further complicate the matter, the definitions for a “Manufacturer” and “Processor” differ from state to state and can become very confusing. A “processor” is someone who takes industrial hemp and uses it to make non-consumable hemp products such as pet food and textiles. This means if you make pet treats, you must obtain a processor license. You can obtain a Processor License through Connecticut’s DoAG which is also the department to get a license to grow hemp. In 2020, Connecticut combined these licenses into one changing the license to a “Hemp Producers License”.
In Connecticut, a manufacturer is someone who takes industrial hemp and extracts it into a concentrate or uses raw biomass and puts it into an ingestible product. These require a manufacturer’s license through the DCP. This does not include buying an extract from a “manufacturer” and using such extract to formulate tinctures, gummies, or topicals. Manufacturing products using extracts, therefore, does not require a license. This includes manufacturing “flower” products for sale which also does not require a manufacturing license.
However, Connecticut’s hemp-derived product manufacturers (tinctures, gummies, vapes, topicals) may require additional general manufacturing licenses having to do with the product type such as food, vapes, or cosmetics. Below are some of the places you can find information on these licenses which are listed under the Hemp Licenses and Applications section and include Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Certificate of Manufacturer (includes all vaping product manufacturing), Manufacturer of Cosmetics License, and a Food Manufacturing License.
Connecticut also has its own cannabis program which has become misconstrued to include hemp. Cannabis, as defined in the new Bill No. 1201 is marijuana. In this bill, it defines “THC” to include all types of THC including Delta 8. However, this applies to Marijuana, not hemp.
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Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Connecticut?
Industrial hemp is governed by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG) which oversees growing hemp and “processing” hemp for non-consumable products such as textiles, and the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) which licenses hemp “manufacturers” (extractors extracting hemp into concentrates for human consumption). Both organizations oversee the licensing for industrial hemp, depending on whether the product is intended for human consumption, inhalation, and ingestion or a non-consumable. Basically, if it’s being used as a consumable product, then the DCP oversees it, if it is a non-consumable product then the DoAG oversees it.
Which Alabama State Agency is in charge of Hemp farming?
The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG) oversees hemp farming and issues Industrial Hemp Growers licenses.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Connecticut.
Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG)
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP)
Connecticut Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Connecticut state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
Connecticut Hemp Producers License (Growers & Processors)
Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG) Hemp Program
A Producers License is required to Grow or Process industrial hemp.
- Grower: Hemp Farmers
- Processor: If you plan to use or convert hemp to make a product that is not consumable, you must obtain a license from the DoAG. The Producer/processor license will be required to produce all animal food, and non-consumables, such as textiles and building products.
CT Dept of Ag Hemp Producer Application and Licensing
Manufacturer of Hemp Consumables License
THIS LICENSE IS FOR EXTRACTORS, NOT FINISHED HEMP-DERIVED PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS.
Manufacturer License: If you plan to make hemp products intended for human ingestion, inhalation, absorption, or other internal consumption (collectively “consumables”), you must apply for and receive a manufacturer of hemp consumables license through DCP. Such license is required to engage in the conversion of the hemp plant into a byproduct by means of adding heat, solvents, or any method of extraction to modify the original composition of the plant into a consumable. A manufacturer license is not required for the grinding or chopping of hemp for sale as a raw consumable product.
- License Required (EXAMPLE): Purchasing of the raw hemp plant and cooking it into a food product, e.g., fried hemp chips or CBD granola bars.
- No License Required (EXAMPLE): Purchasing hemp extract or CBD extract from a lawfully authorized manufacturer and incorporating the extract into a food product. Such lawfully authorized manufacturer does not need to be in Connecticut.
Hemp Manufacturing in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Certificate of Manufacturer
Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Certificate of Manufacturer Registration (including all vaping products)
Connecticut State Food Permit
Manufacturer of Cosmetics
State Laws
CT Approved Plan (pdf)
Sec. 22-61l
REVISIONS TO THE STATE’S HEMP PILOT PROGRAM IN 2020
Senate Bill No. 893
Definitions
What is the definition of "consumable" in Connecticut?
“Consumable” means hemp products intended for human ingestion, inhalation, absorption or other internal consumption, that contains a THC concentration of not more than 0.3 per cent on a dry weight basis;
What is the definition of THC in Connecticut?
“THC” means delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Connecticut?
No. You do not need a state license to sell CBD products in Connecticut.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Connecticut?
No. You do not need a state license to sell finished hemp-derived products in Connecticut.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Connecticut?
No. Hemp-derived products are legal pending they stay under the legal limit of less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Connecticut?
Yes. It is legal to sell hemp flower in Connecticut.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Connecticut?
No. You do not need a hemp license to manufacture CBD products such as tinctures, gummies, vapes, or topicals. However, you may need non-hemp-specific licenses such as a Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Certificate of Manufacturer (includes all vaping product manufacturing), Manufacturer of Cosmetics License, and a Food Manufacturing License.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Connecticut?
No. You do not need a hemp license to manufacture hemp-derived products such as tinctures, gummies, vapes, or topicals. However, you may need non-hemp-specific licenses such as a Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Certificate of Manufacturer (includes all vaping product manufacturing), Manufacturer of Cosmetics License, and a Food Manufacturing License.
Does Connecticut have an approved Hemp Plan?
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Connecticut?
Yes. To grow hemp in Connecticut, you’ll need a Hemp Producers license from the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG).
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Connecticut?
Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAG) oversees all hemp farming including licensing.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Connecticut?
Yes. To extract hemp into concentrates intended for human consumption, you’ll need a Manufacturer of Hemp Consumables License from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP).
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp company in Connecticut, would like to Sign Up for a Wholesale Account, or learn more about our White Label Hemp-derived Products Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Delaware (DE)
Delaware Hemp License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA). To grow hemp, you’ll need a Hemp Producer License. To process (dry or package your crop), you’ll need a Hemp Processor License, and to handle, store, or transport your crop, you’ll need a Hemp Handler License. There are no licenses required to manufacture or sell finished hemp-derived products. However, if you are manufacturing hemp-infused food products, you may need to license your manufacturing facility as a Food Establishment with the Delaware Health and Social Services Office of Food Protection.
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Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Delaware?
Industrial hemp is governed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA).
Which Delaware State Agency is in charge of Hemp Farming?
Industrial hemp farming is governed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA).
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Delaware.
Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA)
Delaware Health and Social Services Office of Food Protection
Delaware Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Delaware state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
The Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program Participant Guide includes specific guidelines and forms for hemp producers, processors, and handlers. It is recommended that each participant download and print the Delaware Domestic Hemp Research Program Participant Guide to help gain a better understanding of the program. Required forms are also available for download in the corresponding participant categories below.
Delaware Hemp Producer (Grower) License
Any individual or business with the intent to grow, cultivate or distribute hemp, including transplants, seedlings, or clones. This applies to any number of plants grown for any purpose, including personal use.
Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program Producer Application
Delaware Hemp Processor License
Any individual or business with the intent to conduct processes that convert raw hemp material in any way other than for testing. This includes producers who harvest, mechanically dry down, or package their own crop. Please contact the Delaware Department of Agriculture for fee information.
Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program Processor Application
Annual Processing Facility Registration Form
Delaware Hemp Handler License
Any individual or business with the intent to transport or store hemp or hemp plant parts prior to the delivery of such plant or plant part for processing, including seed. Licensed producers and registered processors are not required to obtain a handler’s license.
Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program Handler Application
Delaware State Food Establishment Permit
Delaware Health and Social Services Office of Food Protection
Food Establishment Manufacturing Facility Permitting
State Laws
DE Approved Hemp Plan
3 Delaware Code, Section 101(2) and (3)
PLANT INDUSTRIES SECTION
Statutory Authority: 3 Delaware Code, Section 101(2) and (3) (3 Del.C. §101(2) & (3))
805 Rules and Regulations for Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Delaware?
No. You do not need a state license to sell CBD products in Delaware.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Delaware?
No. You do not need a state license to sell hemp-derived products in Delaware.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Delaware?
No. You can sell any hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Delaware?
Yes. You can sell hemp flower in Delaware.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Delaware?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture CBD products in Delaware. However, you may need a food permit if you are manufacturing CBD-infused food products.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Delaware?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture hemp-derived products in Delaware. However, you may need a food permit if you are manufacturing food products.
Does Delaware have an approved Hemp Plan?
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Delaware?
Yes. To grow hemp, you’ll need a Hemp Producers License from the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA).
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Delaware?
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) oversees all industrial hemp farming.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Delaware?
Yes. You’ll need a Hemp Processors License from the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA).
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp company in Delaware, would like to Sign Up for a Hemp Lively Wholesale Account, or learn more about our Private Label Hemp Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Florida (FL)
Florida Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ (FDACS) which is broken down into three regulatory divisions: the Division of Food Safety (FS), Division of Agricultural Environmental Services (AES), and the Division of Plant Industry (DPI). Also, the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) oversees some non-consumable products such as Topicals. To grow hemp, you’ll need a Cultivation License from the FDACS.
If you extract, manufacture, sell, store, or distribute hemp extracts or manufacture finished hemp-derived ingestible products, you’ll need a Hemp Food Establishment Permit from the Division of Food Safety. If you only manufacture topicals, you’ll need to contact the DBPR for licensing requirements. If you make hemp-derived pet products including tinctures or pet treats, you’ll need to obtain a Feed Registration from the AES and report your quarterly tonnage (weight of the products sold) every quarter.
If you sell hemp-derived products either in a brick-and-mortar retail shop or online ecommerce store, you’ll need a hemp product retail license.
What does Florida have to say about Delta 8?
Delta 8: At this time any hemp product intended for human or animal ingestion or inhalation which is sold in Florida must comply with all Florida statutes and rules. Any hemp or hemp extract products offered for sale or sold in Florida must comply with all labeling rules and have a certificate of analysis that shows a total THC (THCA x .8777 + THC Delta 9 = total THC) content of 0.3% or less. Any hemp or hemp extract product that does not comply with all statutes and rules is subject to enforcement and possible destruction by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Governing Bodies
Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Florida?
The following agencies are involved in hemp and hemp-derived products in Florida. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) which is broken down into three regulatory divisions: the Division of Food Safety (FS), Division of Agricultural Environmental Services (AES), and the Division of Plant Industry (DPI). You may also need a license from the Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR)
Which Florida State Agency is in charge of Hemp farming?
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)’s Division of Plant Industry (DPI) oversees hemp farming and Cultivation Licenses to hemp growers in Florida.
Which Florida State Agency is in charge of consumable hemp products?
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)’s Division of Food Safety is in charge of Consumable Hemp Products. If you extract, manufacture, sell, store, or distribute hemp extracts or manufacture finished hemp-derived ingestible products, you’ll need a Hemp Food Establishment Permit from the Division of Food Safety.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Florida.
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS)
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is broken down into three regulatory divisions: the Division of Food Safety (FS), Division of Agricultural Environmental Services (AES), and the Division of Plant Industry (DPI).
FDACS Division of Food Safety (FS)
FDACS Division of Food Safety (FS) oversees businessess that extract, manufacture, sell, store, or distribute hemp extracts or manufacture finished hemp-derived ingestible products. To perform any of these tasks in Florida, you’ll need a Hemp Food Establishment Permit from the Division of Food Safety.
FDACS Division of Agricultural Environmental Services (AES)
FDACS Division of Agricultural Environmental Services (AES) is in charge of hemp infused animal feed and CBD products for pets. If you make hemp-derived pet products including tinctures or pet treats, you’ll need to obtain a Feed Registration from the AES and report your quarterly tonnage (weight of the products sold) every quarter.
FDACS Division of Plant Industry (DPI)
FDACS Division of Plant Industry (DPI) is in charge of Hemp Farming and Cultivation. To grow hemp, you’ll need a Cultivation License from the DPI.
Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR)
Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) requires a license for any business that only manufactures or sells topicals.
Florida Hemp Licenses & Applications
Below you’ll find two charts, one for retail and manufacturing and the other for industrial hemp cultivation and seed dealers. Click on either of the charts to download the PDF Chart from the FDACS State Website.
Below the two charts, you’ll find a list of all hemp licenses. Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Florida state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
Florida Retail Food Establishment Permit
Florida Retail Food Establishment Permit
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issues retail food permits to food establishments selling directly to customers. These food establishments may include supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, coffee shops, bakeries, retail meat markets, retail seafood markets, juice and smoothie bars, ice/water vending machines, food salvage stores, businesses selling prepackaged foods (including hemp extract intended for human consumption, which includes CBD or other cannabinoids), and FDACS-regulated mobile food units selling only prepackaged foods or non-potentially hazardous food items.
Online Services
Program Resources
Contact Us
(850) 245-5520
(850) 245-5553 Fax
FoodSafety@FDACS.gov
Division of Food Safety
3125 Conner Blvd., Ste. B
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
Florida Wholesale/Manufactured Food Establishment Permit
Wholesale/Manufactured Food Program
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issues wholesale/manufactured food permits to bottled water plants, food processing plants, food storage warehouses and other food establishments that manufacture, process, pack, hold or prepare food for sale or distribution to other businesses. This includes hemp extract intended for ingestion or inhalation, which includes CBD or other cannabinoids.
Florida Wholesale/Manufactured Food Establishment Permit
Wholesale/Manufactured Food Program Labeling Requirements
How to Register as a Food Facility
Food facility registration can be found at FDA Industry Systems.
FDA’s Food Facility Registration User Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions.
Online Services
Program Resources
Contact Us
(850) 245-5520
(850) 245-5553 Fax
FoodSafety@FDACS.gov
Division of Food Safety
3125 Conner Blvd., Ste. B
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
Florida Business License for Cosmetics
Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR) requires a license for any business that only manufactures or sells topicals.
Florida Feed Distributor License
A feed distributor license is required if you sell Hemp or CBD Pet food or treats.
Feed Licensing and Regulatory Website
Hemp and Animal Feed
According to Florida law, pet food, pet treats, specialty pet food and specialty pet treats are the only kinds of animal products that can consist of or contain hemp extract. These products cannot contain more than 0.3% total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration on a dry weight basis.
The term “specialty pet” means any animal normally maintained in a household, including rodents, ornamental birds, ornamental fish, reptiles and amphibians, ferrets, hedgehogs, marsupials, and rabbits not raised for food or fur. “Pet food” and “pet treats” are made to be eaten by dogs and cats, and “specialty pet food” and specialty pet treats” are made to be eaten by specialty pets.
Labeling Requirements
Basic Animal Feed Labeling Requirements
Any commercial feed distributed in Florida must be accompanied by a legible label bearing the following information:
- Name and principal address of the company
- Brand name and product name (if any)
- Guaranteed analysis (minimum percentage of crude protein, minimum percentage of crude fat, and maximum percentage of crude fiber)
- List of ingredients in descending order by their predominance of weight in formulation
- Net weight or quantity
Hemp Feed Labeling Requirements
In addition to the basic animal feed labeling requirements, pet food, pet treats, specialty pet food and specialty pet treats that consist of or contain hemp extract must include the following:
- Scannable barcode/quick response code (QR code) linked to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract batch (prepared by an independent testing laboratory)
- Batch number
- Internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained
- Expiration date
- Number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving
- Statement that the product contains a total delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration that does not exceed 0.3% on a dry weight basis
- The phrase “NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION” to clearly differentiate the animal feed product from similar food items that are approved for human consumption
Florida Hemp Cultivation License
Florida Seed Dealer License
FL Seed Dealer Licensing and Information
Seed Dealer License
Seed dealers are required to obtain a license from FDACS.
Florida Industrial Hemp Transportation Compliance Documents
State Laws
USDA Florida Approved Hemp Plan
Florida Statutes Chapter 500
Florida Statutes
Chapter: 500
Code of Federal Regulations 21 CFR 101
Code of Federal Regulations
21 CFR 101
Florida Administrative Code 5B-57.014 State Hemp Program
5B-57.014 State Hemp Program
Florida Administrative Code 5E-3 Feed Rule
5E-3 Feed Rule
Florida Administrative Code 5E-4 Seed Rule
5E-4 Seed Rule
Florida Administrative Code 5K-4.034 Food Safety Rule
5K-4.034 Food Safety Rule
Florida Administrative Code 5B-57.014 State Hemp Program
5B-57.014 State Hemp Program
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Florida have to say about Delta 8?
Delta 8: At this time any hemp product intended for human or animal ingestion or inhalation which is sold in Florida must comply with all Florida statutes and rules. Any hemp or hemp extract products offered for sale or sold in Florida must comply with all labeling rules and have a certificate of analysis that shows a total THC (THCA x .8777 + THC Delta 9 = total THC) content of 0.3% or less. Any hemp or hemp extract product that does not comply with all statutes and rules is subject to enforcement and possible destruction by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Florida?
Yes. You need a Florida Retail Food Establishment Permit to selll CBD products in Florida.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issues retail food permits to food establishments selling directly to customers. These food establishments may include supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, coffee shops, bakeries, retail meat markets, retail seafood markets, juice and smoothie bars, ice/water vending machines, food salvage stores, businesses selling prepackaged foods (including hemp extract intended for human consumption, which includes CBD or other cannabinoids), and FDACS-regulated mobile food units selling only prepackaged foods or non-potentially hazardous food items.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Florida?
Yes. You need a Florida Retail Food Establishment Permit to selll hemp-derived products in Florida.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issues retail food permits to food establishments selling directly to customers. These food establishments may include supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, coffee shops, bakeries, retail meat markets, retail seafood markets, juice and smoothie bars, ice/water vending machines, food salvage stores, businesses selling prepackaged foods (including hemp extract intended for human consumption, which includes CBD or other cannabinoids), and FDACS-regulated mobile food units selling only prepackaged foods or non-potentially hazardous food items.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Florida?
No. All hemp-derived products are okay to sell as long as your are licensed and they contain less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Florida?
Yes. You can sell hemp flower in Florida.
Is it legal to sell Hemp-derived Vapes in Florida?
Yes. You can sell hemp vaping products in Florida.
Who regulates Consumable Hemp Products in Florida?
FDACS Division of Food Safety (FS) oversees businessess that extract, manufacture, sell, store, or distribute hemp extracts or manufacture finished hemp-derived consumable hemp products.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Florida?
Yes. To manufacture CBD products in Florida, you’ll need a Florida Wholesale/Manufactured Food Establishment Permit from the FDACS Division of Food Safety (FS)’s Wholesale/Manufactured Food Program.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Florida?
Yes. To manufacture hemp-derived products in Florida, you’ll need a Florida Wholesale/Manufactured Food Establishment Permit from the FDACS Division of Food Safety (FS)’s Wholesale/Manufactured Food Program.
Does Florida have an approved Hemp Plan?
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Florida?
Yes. To grow hemp in Florida, you need a Florida Hemp Cultivation Licesne from the FDACS.
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Florida?
Hemp Growers and hemp farming are regulated by the Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services FDACS.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Florida?
Yes. To extract industrial hemp into concentrates in Florida, you’ll need a Florida Wholesale/Manufactured Food Establishment Permit from the FDACS Division of Food Safety (FS)’s Wholesale/Manufactured Food Program.
If you have any other questions about Florida Hemp Licenses, give us a call (850) 299-9624. Hemp Lively is a licensed hemp-derived product manufacturer in Florida. Food Entity #391667
Georgia (GA)
Georgia Hemp & CBD License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA). To grow hemp, you’ll need a Hemp Grower License. To process hemp, which includes extraction into concentrates, requires a Hemp Processor Application. Licensing only applies to farming and agricultural crops through the point of extraction into a concentrate. It does not include hemp-derived product manufacturing for which you do not need a hemp license. You also do not need a license to sell hemp-derived products in Georgia. However, you may need a Food License if you plan on manufacturing food products.
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Governing Bodies
Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Georgia?
Industrial hemp is governed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture (GDA).
Which Georgia State Agency is in charge of Hemp Farming?
Industrial hemp farming is governed by the Delaware Department of Agriculture (GDA).
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Georgia.
Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA)
Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH)
Georgia Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Georgia state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
Georgia Hemp Growers License
GDA’s Hemp program manages Hemp Grower licenses. For more details, including a full list of regulations, see the GA Hemp program page.
You Need this License If
You are an individual or business that wishes to grow hemp in Georgia. If you grow hemp and process it yourself, you need both a Hemp Grower license and a GA Hemp Processor permit.
Fees and License Period
Licenses are good through December 31 of the year they are issued.
The fee is $50 per acre you intend to cultivate (up to a maximum fee of $5,000).
How to Apply for or Renew your License
Complete your applications and renewals for Hemp Grower licenses online through the GDA Hemp Licensing and Reporting System using the links below.
Before you start, please read the Hemp Grower License Application Guide.
Background checks:
As part of the application/renewal process you will need to get a background check each year. Do not go for a background check until you receive an email from GDA with the access code and instructions.
What Happens When You Apply for a License
- When you apply online for your license, you will first have to create an account in the system.
- There are several sections to this application. While you are working on your application, you may save your progress and return at any time.
- Once you submit your application, our staff will review your S&V paperwork.
- When the S&V paperwork has been approved, Hemp program staff will review your application. They may have questions or need to be discussed further, so please make sure that your contact information is correct and that you respond promptly if someone tries to reach you.
- Once the program review is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete a background check. Everyone listed as a “key participant” must complete the check.
- GDA will get the results electronically. After our staff has reviewed the results, you will receive an email letting you know that the application has been fully approved and you can pay your application fee.
To pay your fee, you will log in to the Hemp Licensing System and pay online. Once you have paid, your license certificate will immediately be available for saving or printing.
Respond promptly to any questions or notifications, and make sure GDA can contact you if needed!
Apply for a Georgia Hemp Grower License
GA Hemp Grower License Application Guide
What we require on your application:
- Your physical and mailing addresses
- A valid phone number and email address
EIN and Certificate of Existence (for businesses only)
Deed/Lease and Property Legal Description
Legal Identification
Valid Email Address
S&V Paperwork
Annotated Aerial Map/Image and GPS coordinates
Georgia Hemp Processor License
You need a Hemp Processor permit if you are an individual or business that wishes to process hemp in Georgia, including hemp that you grow yourself.
GDA’s Hemp program manages Hemp Processor permits licenses. For more details, including a full list of regulations, see the Hemp program page.
Hemp Processor Application Guide
You Need this License If
You are an individual or business that wishes to process hemp in Georgia. If you grow hemp and process it yourself, you need both a Hemp Grower license and a Hemp Processor permit.
Fees and License Period
Licenses are good through December 31 of the year they are issued.
The fee is $25,000 annually.
How to Apply for or Renew your License
Complete your applications and renewals for Hemp Processor permits online through the GDA Hemp Licensing and Reporting System using the links below.
Before you start, please read the Hemp Processor Permit Application Guide.
Background checks: as part of the application/renewal process you will need to get a background check each year. Do not go for a background check until you receive an email from GDA with the access code and instructions.
What Happens When You Apply for a Permit
- When you apply online for your permit, you will first have to create an account in the system.
- There are several sections to this application. While you are working on your application, you may save your progress and return at any time.
- Once you submit your application, our staff will review your S&V paperwork.
- When the S&V paperwork has been approved, Hemp program staff will review your application. They may have questions or need to be discussed further, so please make sure that your contact information is correct and that you respond promptly if someone tries to reach you.
- Once the program review is complete, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete a background check. Everyone listed as a “key participant” must complete the check.
- GDA will get the results electronically. After our staff has reviewed the results, you will receive an email letting you know that the application has been fully approved and you can pay your application fee.
To pay your fee, you will log in to the Hemp Licensing System and pay online. Once you have paid, your certificate will immediately be available for saving or printing.
Respond promptly to any questions or notifications, and make sure GDA can contact you if needed!
Apply for a new Hemp Processor Permit
What we require on your application:
- Your physical and mailing addresses
- A valid phone number and email address
EIN and Certificate of Existence (for businesses only)
Deed/Lease and Property Legal Description
Legal Identification
Valid Email Address
S&V Paperwork
Annotated Aerial Map/Image and GPS coordinates
Surety Bond (for processors only)
Contact Us
Licensing:
GDALicensing@agr.georgia.gov
Georgia State Food Service Establishment License
State Laws
Georgia Approved Hemp Plan
Georgia Hemp Farming Act (O.C.G.A. § 2-23-1)
Georgia Hemp Grower and Processor Rules (Rule 40-32)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Georgia?
No. You do not need a state license to sell CBD products in Georgia.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Georgia?
No. You do not need a state license to sell hemp-derived products in Georgia.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Georgia?
No. You can sell any hemp-derived products with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Georgia?
Yes. You can sell hemp flower in Georgia.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Georgia?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture CBD products in Georgia. However, you may need a food permit if you are manufacturing CBD-infused food products.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Georgia?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture hemp-derived products in Georgia. However, you may need a food permit if you are manufacturing food products.
Does Georgia have an approved Hemp Plan?
Do you need a license to Grow hemp in Georgia?
Yes. To grow hemp, you’ll need a Hemp Producers License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA).
Who regulates Hemp Farming in Georgia?
The Georgia Department of Agriculture GDA) oversees all industrial hemp farming.
Do you need a license to Extract hemp in Georgia?
Yes. You’ll need a Hemp Processors License from the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA).
If you have any other questions about starting a hemp company in Georgia, would like to Sign Up for a Hemp Lively Wholesale Account, or learn more about our Private Label Hemp Manufacturing Services, give us a call (850) 299-9624.
Hawaii (HI)
Hawaii Hemp License Requirements
Industrial hemp is governed by the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA) and the USDA. All grower applications must be done through the USDA. To transport hemp crops, you’ll need to fill out a Hemp Transportation Report.
To process hemp (extraction), you’ll need to register with the State of Hawaii’s Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch and fill out a Hawaii Hemp Processor Registration Application. You do not need a license to manufacture or sell hemp-derived products in Hawaii. However, you may need a food permit to manufacture some food products.
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Which state agencies are in charge of Hemp Licensing in Hawaii?
Industrial hemp farming is governed by the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA) through the USDA. Hemp Production Licenses are issued directly through the USDA.
The State of Hawaii Depratment of Health (DOH) has two branches that oversee both extraction and food manufacturing.
The State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch is in charge of Hemp Processing (extraction) licenses while the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch issues Food Establishment Permits for finished food product manufacturing. There is no hemp-specific manufacturing license.
Which Hawaii State Agency is in charge of Hemp Farming?
Industrial hemp farming is governed by the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA) and the USDA. All industrial hemp production (grower) licenses are issued directly from the USDA.
Below are links to each state agency involved in Hemp and Hemp-derived products in the state of Hawaii.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Hemp Producers (Growers)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hemp Production
USDA Contact Information
Members of the industry with questions about the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program should contact the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) at (888) 721-HEMP(4367)
Email USDA: Farmbill.Hemp@usda.gov
Email Hawaii: hemp@hawaii.gov
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA) - Hemp Growers & Transporters
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA) Hemp Production (growers & transporters)
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture Quality Assurance Division - Hemp Transport
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA) Quality Assurance Division
HEMP TRANSPORTATION
Use this form to report the transportation of hemp outside of a field of legal cultivation Hawaii HP-1 Transportation Report
Who: Only USDA licensed hemp producers may transport hemp outside of a field of legal cultivation.
What: Any planned transportation (including importation, inter-island, intra-island, and exportation) of the following must be reported:
- Live hemp plants, propagative plant parts, viable seeds
- Harvested hemp floral material in raw botanical form (including dried)
- Harvested hemp leaf material in raw botanical form (including dried).
When: A transportation report must be submitted at least three business days prior to the date of transportation.
A report is NOT required for transportation of the following:
- Hemp products/processed hemp
- Mature stalk material
- Retted fiber
- Non-viable seed
NOTE: Any transportation of hemp must abide by all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to state requirements regarding the importation, inter-island transportation, or exportation of live seed, live plants, and cut flowers.
See https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/pq/ for more information on import, export, and in state movement of live seed, live plants, and cut/fresh plant materials which may be applicable to your planned transportation.
Send the completed Transportation Report to: hemp@hawaii.gov as a single attachment.
Or by mail to:
Quality Assurance Division
ATTN: Hemp
1851 Auiki St.
Honolulu, HI 96819
NOTE: If mailing, you must ensure that the report will arrive three business days prior to the planned transportation.
Program Contact: hemp@hawaii.gov
State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch - Hemp Processing (Extraction)
State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch Hemp Processing Registry
Please download the registration form and follow the instructions on the form for submission. A hard copy of the form with original ink signatures and a check must be mailed to FDB.
Hawaii Hemp Processor Registration Application
Hawaii Hemp Processor Registration Renewal Application
Mail application and payment (business check or cashier’s check) to:
DOH Food and Drug Branch
99-945 Halawa Valley Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch - Food Establishment Permits (Manufacturing)
State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch
Although there are no hemp-derived product manufacturing licenses specifically for hemp, you may need a Food Establishment Permit if you manufacture ingestible and consumable hemp-derived products such as Delta 8 Gummies. Below are the available Food Establishment Permit Licenses in Hawaii.
OAHU Food Establishment Permit Application
HILO Food Establishment Permit Application
KONA Food Establishment Permit Application
Hawaii Hemp Licenses & Applications
Please click on any of the licenses below to learn more about each Hawaii state hemp license and get links to apply online or download the application.
HI USDA Hemp Production (Growers) License
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Hemp Production
USDA Contact Information
Members of the industry with questions about the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program should contact the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) at (888) 721-HEMP(4367)
Email USDA: Farmbill.Hemp@usda.gov
Email Hawaii: hemp@hawaii.gov
Hawaii Hemp Transportation Registration
State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture (HDA) Hemp Production ( transporters)
HEMP TRANSPORTATION
Use this form to report the transportation of hemp outside of a field of legal cultivation HP-1 Transportation Report
Who: Only USDA licensed hemp producers may transport hemp outside of a field of legal cultivation.
What: Any planned transportation (including importation, inter-island, intra-island, and exportation) of the following must be reported:
- Live hemp plants, propagative plant parts, viable seeds
- Harvested hemp floral material in raw botanical form (including dried)
- Harvested hemp leaf material in raw botanical form (including dried).
When: A transportation report must be submitted at least three business days prior to the date of transportation.
A report is NOT required for transportation of the following:
- Hemp products/processed hemp
- Mature stalk material
- Retted fiber
- Non-viable seed
NOTE: Any transportation of hemp must abide by all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to state requirements regarding the importation, inter-island transportation, or exportation of live seed, live plants, and cut flowers. See https://hdoa.hawaii.gov/pi/pq/ for more information on import, export, and in state movement of live seed, live plants, and cut/fresh plant materials which may be applicable to your planned transportation.
Send the completed Transportation Report to: hemp@hawaii.gov as a single attachment.
Or by mail to:
Quality Assurance Division
ATTN: Hemp
1851 Auiki St.
Honolulu, HI 96819
NOTE: If mailing, you must ensure that the report will arrive three business days prior to the planned transportation.
Program Contact: hemp@hawaii.gov
Hawaii Hemp Processor License
State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food and Drug Branch Hemp Processing Registry
Hemp Processing License is required to extract hemp into extracts and concentrates intended for human consumption. This license is not required to manufacture finished hemp-derived products such as tinctures. However, additional licensing would be required to manufacture food products by themselves or infused with hemp extract.
Please download the registration form and follow the instructions on the form for submission. A hard copy of the form with original ink signatures and a check must be mailed to FDB.
Hawaii Hemp Processor Registration Application
Hawaii Hemp Processor Registration Renewal Application
Mail application and payment (business check or cashier’s check) to:
DOH Food and Drug Branch
99-945 Halawa Valley Street
Aiea, Hawaii 96701
Hawaii Food Establishment License
State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) Food Safety Branch
Although there are no hemp-derived product manufacturing licenses specifically for hemp, you may need a Food Establishment Permit if you manufacture ingestible and consumable hemp-derived products such as Delta 8 Gummies. Below are the available Food Establishment Permit Licenses in Hawaii.
OAHU Food Establishment Permit Application
HILO Food Establishment Permit Application
KONA Food Establishment Permit Application
State Laws
Hawaii Hemp Plan
Hawaii uses the USDA Hemp Plan instead of a state specific plan. Licensing is done through the USDA for Industrial Hemp Growers (Producers).
Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328 – Food, Drugs and Cosmetics
Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328 – Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328 – Food, Drugs and Cosmetics
Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328D – Bottled Water
Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328D – Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328D – Bottled Water
Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) Chapter 328G – Hemp Processors
Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 11-29 – Food and Food Products
Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 11-37 – Hemp Processing and Hemp Products effective April 29, 2022
Hawaii Administrative Rules (HAR) Chapter 11-37 – Hemp Processing and Hemp Products effective April 29, 2022
Definitions
What's the definition of "Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol" or "THC" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol” or “THC” means the primary psychoactive component of cannabis.
What's the definition of "Hemp" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Hemp” means Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, whether growing or not, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 per cent on a dry weight basis, as measured post-decarboxylation or by other similarly reliable methods.
What's the definition of "Hemp processor" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Hemp processor” means a person processing hemp to manufacture a hemp product.
What's the definition of "Hemp product" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Hemp product” means a product that:
(1) Contains naturally occurring cannabinoids, compounds, concentrates, extracts, isolates, resins or derivatives from processed hemp; 37-6 §11-37-2
(2) Does not include any living hemp plants, viable seeds, leaf materials, or floral materials;
(3) Has a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent, as measured post-decarboxylation, or other similarly reliable methods;
(4) Is intended to be consumed orally to supplement the human or animal diet; and
(5) Is in the form of a tablet, capsule, powder, softgel, gelcap, or liquid form (e.g. hemp oil) to be used by the consumer to infuse edible items at home for personal use or for topical application to the skin or hair.
For purposes of this chapter, a hemp product shall be considered as intended for oral ingestion in liquid form only if it is formulated in a fluid carrier and it is intended for ingestion in daily quantities measured in drops or similar small units of measure per labeled directions for use.
What's the definition of "Manufacture" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Manufacture” means to compound, blend, extract, infuse, or otherwise make or prepare a hemp product, but does not include planting, growing, harvesting, drying, curing, grading, or trimming a hemp plant or part of a hemp plant.
What's the definition of "Processing" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Processing” means making a transformative change to the hemp plant following harvest by converting an agricultural commodity into a hemp product.
What's the definition of "Reprocessing" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Reprocessing” means using, in the manufacture of a hemp product, clean, uncontaminated components or hemp products that have been previously removed from manufacturing and that have been made suitable for use in the manufacture of a hemp product.
What's the definition of "Total tetrahydrocannabinol" or "total THC" in Hawaii's statutes?
“Total tetrahydrocannabinol” or “total THC” means the sum of the percentage by weight of:
(1) Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (D9-
THCA) multiplied by 0.877; and
(2) Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (D9-THC).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a license to Sell CBD products in Hawaii?
No. You do not need a state license to sell CBD products in Hawaii.
Do you need a license to Sell hemp-derived products in Hawaii?
No. You do not need a state license to sell hemp-derived products in Hawaii.
Are there any hemp products you can't sell in Hawaii?
Yes. Flower is banned in Hawaii which includes hemp cigarettes and prerolls.
(e) No person shall sell, hold for sale, offer,
or distribute any hemp leaf or hemp floral material that is intended to be smoked or inhaled, including but not limited to hemp cigars or hemp cigarettes.
Is it legal to sell Hemp Flower in Hawaii?
No. You cannot sell hemp flower, hemp cigarettes, or hemp prerolls in Hawaii.
(e) No person shall sell, hold for sale, offer,
or distribute any hemp leaf or hemp floral material that is intended to be smoked or inhaled, including but not limited to hemp cigars or hemp cigarettes.
Do you need a license to Manufacture CBD products in Hawaii?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture CBD products in Hawaii. However, you may need a food permit if you are manufacturing CBD-infused gummies.
Do you need a license to Manufacture hemp products in Hawaii?
No. You do not need a license to manufacture hemp-derived products in Hawaii. However, you may need a food permit if you are manufacturing ingestible or edible products such as hemp-derived gummies.