Grow Hemp in New York
1) Does the Cannabinoid Hemp Program permit the sale of cannabinoid hemp flower products?
The proposed regulations permit the sale of cannabinoid hemp flower; however, cannabinoid hemp flower products may not be labeled or advertised for the purposes of smoking or in the form of a joint, cigarette, cigar or pre-roll. Cannabinoid hemp flower products that are not marketed for smoking may be sold by any cannabinoid hemp retail licensee pursuant to the proposed regulations.
2) How do I get a license to process or sell hemp in New York?
The Department of Health is now accepting applications for Cannabinoid Hemp Retail Licenses and Distributor Permits. Click HERE to apply for a Retail License or Distributor Permit. Click HERE to apply for a Process License.
3) What is the difference between the two Hemp Processor Licenses: "Extracting and Manufacturing" and "Manufacturing Only"?
The "Extracting and Manufacturing" license type allows a processor to extract or isolate cannabinoids from hemp to create crude oil, distillate, isolate or other intermediary product to be further refined or manufactured into a final cannabinoid hemp product. This license also permits the manufacturing of final cannabinoid hemp products. The "Manufacturing Only" license type allows a processor to purchase crude oil, distillate, isolate or other intermediary product to manufacture final cannabinoid hemp products.
4) How to I apply for a hemp grower license in New York?
Each application and renewal application must include the following: Industrial Hemp Grower Application
A description and map of each location where industrial hemp will be cultivated, by physical address and by GPS coordinates, visually depicting the buildings, structures, and improvements on the premises and identifying their use, and describing the relevant activities conducted at the location
A detailed research plan and summary of the issues and matters that the applicant intends to study in conjunction with growing or cultivating of industrial hemp
A marketing plan
A seed/propagule acquisition plan
Statement of relevant experience of the individual responsible for the research project
A nonrefundable $500 application fee.