Industrial Hemp Cultivation

License to grow/cultivate industrial hemp under the NC Industrial Hemp pilot program.

Other Information

License Application

Application to Cultivate Industrial Hemp

Duration of License

1 or 3 years

Authority

GS 106-50E

Exam: No Exam
License Type: Tied to Business

Fees

Application
$0.00
New License
$250.00
Renewal
$0.00
Reciprocity:
$0.00
Miscellaneous:
$0.00

Other Requirements

Annual Fees: $250 for 49 acres or less; $500 for 50 acres or more additional fees of $2/per acre or $2/sq ft for greenhouses

Licensing Authority

NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Plant Industry Division
 216 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603-
919-707-3730

http://www.ncagr.gov/plantindustry/

Occupational Information

Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers

Occupational profile

Please check with your local City, County or Municipality for area specific license requirements they may have.