Deadline for 2019 Hemp License Applications Fast Approaching

Application form available online Helena, Mont. –The Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding producers that the application deadline for 2019 hemp licenses is one week away. An application and the appropriate fees must be received by the Department no later than May 1, 2019. The department will be issuing hemp grower licenses in two progressive stages. A conditional license will be issued to eligible applicants so they may purchase seed. Conditionally licensed applicants are those that have paid the initial fee. Full grower license requirements include growing location(s), seed variety(s), land owner signature(s), the signed Risk Acknowledgement Statement and any additional fees. For more information visit agr.mt.gov/hemp. An industrial hemp license issued by the state provides authorization for the production of industrial hemp at a particular growing area by a particular individual or entity. Licenses expire on the last day of April following the year the license is issued. Completed applications can be sent to the Department at: Montana Department of Agriculture Hemp Program PO Box 200201 Helena, MT 59620