Hemp license deadline extended

ST. PAUL — Those wanting to grow and process hemp in Minnesota in 2023 have additional time to apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. The deadline to apply has been extended to May 31 to accommodate all potential applicants that are waiting on legislative action on cannabis. To date, over 230 people have applied for an MDA hemp license.

Those interested in applying for a license will need to complete a paper application available at hemp.

mda@state.mn.us. Along with the paper application, first-time applicants need to submit fingerprints and pass a criminal background check. All paper applications must be postmarked by May 31 to be accepted.

Questions about the MDA’s Hemp Program should be sent to hemp.mda@state.mn.us or (651) 201-6600.

This article was submitted by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. v