Guidance

Industrial hemp: licensing guidance

Information on the licensing requirements and application process for low THC cannabis (industrial hemp).

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Home Office
Published
11 November 2014
Last updated
22 November 2023 — See all updates

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Industrial hemp licensing: application guidance (accessible)

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Industrial hemp licensing: application guidance

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Industrial hemp licensing: factsheet

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Details

If you need to grow low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), you should read the factsheet on licensing requirements before applying.

The guidance document contains information for growers on the licensing application process and fees.

Further information

More information about controlled drug licensing is also available.

Published 11 November 2014
Last updated 22 November 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated the application guidance to version 1.5.

  2. Updates made to application guidance and factsheet to reflect changes to policy and processes.

  3. PDF files replaced with html versions.

  4. Updated industrial hemp licensing: application guidance to January 2021 edition.

  5. Updated Industrial hemp licensing: factsheet.

  6. Updated hemp licensing factsheet.

  7. Guidance updated.

  8. First published.

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