Hemp Grower Registration Renewal
December 20, 2022
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development mailed hemp grower renewal application packets this week. If you held a grower registration in 2022, it is valid through January 31, 2023. If you plan on performing hemp grower activities beyond that date, complete the renewal application and return it postmarked no later than January 31 to avoid incurring a late fee. In addition, you will need to obtain a fingerprint-based FBI criminal history report within 60 days of submitting your application. More information can be found in the renewal application instructions included with the application.
As a reminder, activities requiring grow registration include the following:
- Planting, propagating, cultivating, and harvesting hemp plants or viable seed
- Storing or drying hemp
- Possessing live plants or viable seed on premises where the hemp will be grown
- Growing hemp for purposes of conducting research
- Selling raw industrial hemp to a licensed hemp processor-handler or medical marijuana processor licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Agency
Registrations will not be issued to firms that owe sampling or testing fees or fines. If you have questions about the application, please call 517-284-5771 or email mdard-clu@mdard.michigan.gov. Questions about laws or the hemp program can be directed to 248-521-0501 or MDARD-IndustrialHemp@Michigan.gov.
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