Is it legal to grow hemp in North Dakota?
Is it legal to grow hemp in North Dakota?
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Moogdummy
Short answer, yes.
After the farm bill passed in 2018, it became legal.
Though, they are still operating under the pilot program. You can apply for a grower’s and processor’s license by submitting a few legal documents and paying a small fee.
Melody
I would quibble about the “few legal documents” part. The process is described by many as “an extensive application process!” But, once it’s done, it’s done, and North Dakota is prime country for growing hemp.
amanda.tolar
Yeah, if it’s anything like it is here in Kentucky, there’s a whole lot of back-and-forth and background checks each season… kind of a racket in my opinion, but what can you do….
Abe
Hemp farming is legal in North Dakota, 3,700 areas of hemp were grown in North Dakota in 2019, up from 2,778 in 2018. If you surf the net, you will find North Dakota hemp law along with a chronicle of how North Dakota hemp bills that have proceeded through the statehouse over the years.
wordsmith
North Dakota already legalized hemp farming in their state. A lot of individuals are interested in growing industrial hemp. A license is needed to grow or process hemp for research or commercial purposes. A permit for hemp cultivation will be issued and approved by the Department of Agriculture. The application process for the license will require fees.
CrayM
Yes, but it is one of the stricter states. You will need to submit an application for growing and pay fees each year, based on how much you are growing.All the rules and regulations, please visit the respectable website that North Dakota has up for this issue. Like any business endeavor, you will want a business plan in place and identify any hurdles you may need to overcome, like applying for a license and paying fees each year.
wordsmith
If a person was issued with a license to grow or possess industrial hemp, that person could legally grow hemp in North Dakota either for research or commercial purposes. The commissioner at the Department of Agriculture approves licensing applications. Interested growers must also pay for application fees. Seed producers must also be registered, most educational institutions.