Grow Hemp in New York

The proposed regulations permit the sale of cannabinoid hemp flower; however, flower products may not be labeled or advertised for smoking or in the form of a joint, cigarette, cigar, or pre-roll. Flower products not marketed for smoking may be sold by any cannabinoid hemp retail licensee pursuant to the proposed regulations.

The Department of Health is accepting applications for Cannabinoid Hemp Retail Licenses and Distributor Permits: Apply for a Retail License or Distributor Permit. For processing, apply here: Apply for a Process License.

Extracting & Manufacturing: May extract/isolate cannabinoids from hemp to create crude, distillate, isolate, or intermediary products and may manufacture final cannabinoid hemp products.

Manufacturing Only: May purchase intermediary products (crude, distillate, isolate, etc.) to manufacture final cannabinoid hemp products; no extraction authority.

Each application/renewal must include the Industrial Hemp Grower Application and:

• Description and map for each cultivation location (address + GPS), buildings/structures/uses, and activities at the site.
• Detailed research plan summarizing issues to be studied with cultivation.
• Marketing plan.
• Seed/propagule acquisition plan.
• Statement of relevant experience of the individual responsible for the project.
• Nonrefundable $500 application fee.