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Contact
Agriculture, Department of
1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV, 25305
304-558-2212
Michael C. Arnold
Regulatory Programs Coordinator
Fees
See below in Other
Description
To grow or possess industrial hemp in its raw form, an industrial hemp license is required. This license covers listed locations and activities pertaining to growing, cultivating, harvesting and drying as well as currently processing the raw industrial hemp crop.
Duration
Beginning January 1st, 2025 will expire December 31st, 2025
Renewal Information
Renewal process is the same as the application process
Duplicate License Requirements
None
Prerequisites and Requirements
Prerequisites
None
Required Documentation
Background check, property deed(s), property aerial photograph(s)
Bonding Requirements
N/A
Insurance Requirements
N/A
Statutes, Administrative Rules, Ordinances
Legislative Rule 61-29
Industrial Hemp Development Act
Other Detail Information
Application fee: $100 X the number of non-contiguous locations
License fee: $100.00 + $5.00 per total acreage of all properties applied
Alteration fee: $50.00 + $100.00 + $5.00 per acreage of all properties non-contiguous