Hemp Laws

Legal Hemp Resources for Hemp Entrepreneurs

Hemp Laws are constantly changing.

Hemp politics, laws, legislation, regulations, licensing and the like are constantly being updated. Here’s a helpful hemp laws resource page for some of the most hemportant tools and links to find what you need.

Federal law

The Hemp Farming Act of 2018

Download the Federal Farm Bill of 2018 that redefines hemp as Cannabis with 0.3% THC or less by dry weight including all parts of the plant and removes it from the Controlled Substances Act.

Federal program

USDA Hemp Production Program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s hemp program, including the list of USDA-approved state and tribal hemp plans.

Department of Agriculture hemp programs for each of the United States

Pick your state to go straight to its official hemp program.

Hemp laws in other countries

This page is for educational purposes and is not legal advice. Hemp laws change often, so always confirm with the agency or an attorney before making decisions.