Page 18 - Griffin Gazette Issue 3 - 2018

Industrial hemp programs and regulations vary
by state. The information below is provided as
an overview of program status for states that are
supporting production of hemp as of September
30, 2018. Federal law currently prohibits
Rules production of all forms of cannabis, including
hemp. Individuals interested in growing hemp
State by State retain legal services to ensure full understanding.
should contact their state regulating body and

State Status Notes

State bill supporting industrial hemp production passed.
Alabama Regulations in development Research-based pilot program development in progress; focus
on universities.
Pilot program in development. FAQ language supports registration
Alaska Regulations in development path for individuals and production of CBD, seed, seed oil and
fiber crops.
Arizona Regulations in development Program in development; expected program launch in August 2019.
Accepting grower applications for research pilot program; including
Arkansas Active
CBD production. Greenhouse and field supported.
Program in development; hemp limited to seed, seed oil and fiber (no
California In development
hemp grown for CBD).
Licensed production of hemp managed by state department of
Colorado Active agriculture. Production for flower (including CBD), seed, seed oil and
fiber allowed.
Pilot program approved by state legislature in 2017. No active
Connecticut Regulations due
production; regulations due.
Bill passed to allow forward progress for industrial hemp production.
Delaware Program under development
No regulations or program currently in place.
Pilot programs authorized at specific universities in partnership with
Florida University production only
public, non-profit and private entities.
Industrial hemp pilot program starting with seed and fiber;
Hawaii Active
CBD anticipated.
Recent bill passed to remove state restrictions for industrial hemp.
Illinois Program under development
Regulations to be developed.
Single research location with industrial hemp in production
Indiana Limited (associated with Purdue University). No legislation yet in place to
support additional production, though it is anticipated.
Kansas Regulations in development Pilot program regulations anticipated by December 31, 2018.
Licensed production for CBD extraction (flower), seed and fiber under
Kentucky Active
research-based pilot program.

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