Growing, processing, or storing hemp inside a residential dwelling is not permitted. Other than that, we do not put restrictions on hemp production locations as part of the hemp application and licensing process. You may be subject to township or city zoning ordinances, which you are responsible for knowing and complying with.
No, residents of other states may get a Minnesota Hemp Program license. The land that they grow hemp on must be in Minnesota. An MDA Hemp Program license only covers activities within the state of Minnesota. For example, a processor with locations in multiple states would only be covered by their MDA license for processing done within Minnesota.
No, residents of other states may get a Minnesota Hemp Program license. The land that they grow hemp on must be in Minnesota. An MDA Hemp Program license only covers activities within the state of Minnesota. For example, a processor with locations in multiple states would only be covered by their MDA license for processing done within Minnesota.
A company may contract growers to produce hemp. Each individual grower must obtain their own MDA Hemp Program license.
A company may contract growers to produce hemp. Each individual grower must obtain their own MDA Hemp Program license.
A license holder can grow hemp on rented land as long as the landowner gives consent to allow hemp to be grown on their property, understands that the MDA will perform routine inspections and plant sampling in the fields and gives inspectors unrestricted access to the grow locations. The licensee must provide the MDA with the landowner's name and contact information. The licensee must make a copy of their Hemp Program license available to the land or building owner.
A license holder can grow hemp on rented land as long as the landowner gives consent to allow hemp to be grown on their property, understands that the MDA will perform routine inspections and plant sampling in the fields and gives inspectors unrestricted access to the grow locations. The licensee must provide the MDA with the landowner's name and contact information. The licensee must make a copy of their Hemp Program license available to the land or building owner.
All first-time applicants and authorized representatives must pass a criminal history background check prior to the issuance of a license. An authorized representative means any individual authorized by the licensee to make changes to the license and share data on behalf of the licensee. The licensee remains responsible for compliance with the license requirements irrespective of the acts or omissions of an authorized representative.
All first-time applicants and authorized representatives must pass a criminal history background check prior to the issuance of a license. An authorized representative means any individual authorized by the licensee to make changes to the license and share data on behalf of the licensee. The licensee remains responsible for compliance with the license requirements irrespective of the acts or omissions of an authorized representative.
- Licensees must report any stolen hemp to the MDA.
- A licensee may add or change grow and processing locations at any point during the license period. They must file a Change Request form to make changes, and pay additional location fees, if applicable. A licensee may not grow hemp at a site until it has been registered with the MDA and paid for. Growing hemp at an unlicensed location is a violation.
- An inspection may include an audit of the licensee's records and data, such as those pertaining to the acquisition, production, handling, selling, and disposal of all plants subject to M.S. Chapter 18K. Records must be maintained by the licensee for 3 years.
