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Agriculture, Department of

1900 Kanawha Blvd., East
Charleston, WV, 25305
304-558-2212
Michael C. Arnold
Regulatory Programs Coordinator

Fees
License Fee
Description
Exceptions

See below in Other

Industrial Hemp
None

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, 2021 will expire December 31st, 2021

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