Grow Hemp in New Hampshire
1) What is the current regulation of New Hampshire Hemp ?
New Hampshire Is Accepting Applications For Hemp Farmers!
House Bill, HB 459, passed the New Hampshire House at the end of June 2019 and was eventually signed into law by New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu on July 30th, 2019.
The New Hampshire hemp production bill defines "hemp" as; Cannabis Sativa L. with (<.30% THC) on a dry weight basis. This legislation allows for the growth of hemp in New Hampshire. Previously New Hampshire only allow hemp research from academic schools like the University Of New Hampshire. HB 459 also establishes a study committee to study the federal guidelines of growing hemp.
On February 4, 2020, is was confirmed that New Hampshire would not have a State hemp program and that the USDA would accept applications from NH.
2) Benefits For New Hampshire's Economy From Hemp Legalization?
The New Hampshire Government believes "hemp cultivation will enable the state of New Hampshire to accelerate economic growth and job creation and promote environmental stewardship".
3) What are the differences of hemp/ CBD oil that can be used as a commercial end product?
Isolate or THC-Free Hemp Oil has only CBD and all other plant compounds have been removed, THC is undetectable. Pure CBD Isolate can also be purchased in powder form.
Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil has all plant compounds, including less than 0.3% THC.
Broad-Spectrum Hemp Oil has undetectable THC, but contains other plant compounds.
PCR (Phytocannabinoid-Rich) Hemp Oil with Zero-THC is a new marketing term for broad-spectrum hemp oil.
CBG Hemp Oil is a hemp oil from a cannabigerol (CBG) rich hemp strain that has more CBG than is found in CBD Hemp Oil.
Hemp Flower is the dried and harvested flower of the hemp plant. It can be used whole or extracted to make CBD isolate, Full-Spectrum CBD, or Broad-Spectrum CBD (PCR Hemp Oil).
4) New Hampshire CBD Product Registration Laws?
New Hampshire CBD laws require manufacturers of products containing hemp-derived CBD to register their products with the commissioner of the department of agriculture, markets, and food. Manufacturers must register products prior to selling them and pay a $75 fee. Product registrations are valid for one year and must be renewed every year, along with paying the fee every year.