Industrial hemp
Produce, process, sell, and transport non-consumable hemp in Louisiana
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized the commercial production of hemp and authorized states to submit plans to administer hemp programs.
Act 164 of the 2019 Louisiana Legislative Session, now known as the Industrial Hemp Law, was signed by Governor John Bel Edwards on June 6, 2019, recognizing industrial hemp as an agricultural commodity in Louisiana. The law not only authorizes the commercial cultivation and processing of hemp in Louisiana, but also required the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) to license and regulate hemp in Louisiana.
LDAF began the hemp licensing application process in early February 2020.
Industrial hemp resources
Industrial hemp laws, regulations, and restrictions
Learn requirements around producing hemp in LouisianaIndustrial hemp licensing
Get authorized to grow, process, and handle industrial hempPurchasing and transporting hemp seeds or stock
Follow our guidelines for the safe and legal movement of hempIndustrial hemp reporting
Stay compliant with required reporting for industrial hemp production and acquisitionIndustrial hemp forms
Find all forms related to industrial hemp, from license applications to required reporting documentsLouisiana Industrial Hemp Promotion and Research Advisory Board
Supports the growth and development of the industrial hemp industry in Louisiana by enhancing research, education, promotion, facilities, and industrial hemp-related activities throughout the state.
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Industrial Hemp Program
Seed Program
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