Is it legal to grow industrial hemp in Michigan?
Is it legal to grow industrial hemp in Michigan?
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HempGuru
Many people are now getting into cultivating industrial hemp because of growing demand. And it is perfectly legal in Michigan, similar to all other states in the US. However, you will need to check on the specific rules and procedures applicable to Michigan. For instance, you need to apply for a license before you start growing. You’ll also have to get the plants tested to confirm the THC composition. And there’s a fee for registration and the license.
acevedobenitez
Yes, you can grow hemp in Michigan. With the Farms, Bill passed by the federal government in 2018 that made farming hemp legal. It made it possible to grow hemp all off the US. Michigan passed their own House Bill 6330, gave the guidelines for growing hemp. You need to be licensed through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, MDARD. You have to state where you are growing and have it within an enclosed area, have it tested for THC, and have to show proof of licensing if requested by government officials or law enforcement. Michigan State has an excellent article explaining all of the ins and outs of legally growing hemp in the state.
Links
House Bill 6330 – Public Act 614 (http://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2017-2018/billenrolled/House/htm/2018-HNB-6330.htm)
MDARD (https://www.michigan.gov/mdard/0,4610,7-125-1569_74018—,00.html)
Michigan State article (https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/faq-on-hemp-licensing-and-regulation#:~:text=Licenses%20to%20grow%20or%20process,processor%2Dhandler%20license%20is%20%241%2C350.)
MarcLouis
Yes, it’s legal to grow hemp in Michigan. Under the 2014 Farm Bill allows farmers in Michigan to grow hemp for research purposes. You do require a license to grow hemp in Michigan. The permit costs $100. You then need a processor-handler license, which will cost you $1,350.
Moogdummy
Yes, it is legal, but in some counties, they make it quite challenging to obtain a license.
I’m pretty sure they are still operating under the 2014 hemp pilot program guidelines but are scheduled to change into the 2018 farm bill guidelines sometime this year.
Abe
Industrial hemp is now licensed in Michigan and the U.S., the central administration is yet developing the laws for national hemp preparation. Till now, Michigan farmers are empowered to grow hemp for study purposes only, following the 2014 Farm Bill.
Hempmaster3000
Yes! But you would have to get a permit first, though. Even then, it is entirely up to your county. A lot of counties are still not issuing permits, and also, if they do, they are putting such a high price on them that the farmers can not afford them just because there is still this stigma around hemp.
wordsmith
The Public Act 641 of 2018 in Michigan allows cultivating and growing of hemp. Registration and licensing for a qualified person are required who are interested in hemp farming. There are also payments needed for the registration fee. Applicants are required to complete the 2020 Hemp Ag Pilot Program. Hemp-derived products are also legal as long as it contains no more than 0.3% THC.
CrayM
Yes, it is! They are a state that requires a license to grow, so make sure to obtain your license from the appropriate state department. Like any business endeavor, make sure you have a business plan in place and have identified any hurdles you may encounter.
amanda.tolar
It is! The Farm Bill passed in 2018 federally legalized cultivation. However, you still need to obtain a license from the state.
Melody
Michigan follows pretty much the rest of the country and the federal farm act. Their Public Act 641 in 2018 did authorize growing and cultivating industrial hemp. Law 641 requires that framers register and get a license to grow, process, and handle industrial, low THC hemp.