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Rhode Island Industrial Hemp Program
Rhode Island's Industrial Hemp Program licenses hemp growers, handlers, dual grower-handlers, and hemp-derived product operators.
About this program
Visit the program website for full details.
Eligibility
Businesses seeking to grow, handle, manufacture, distribute, or sell hemp and hemp-derived products in Rhode Island must follow the state's industrial hemp and hemp-derived consumable product licensing requirements.
Requirements
- Determine whether the business activity requires a hemp grower, hemp handler, dual grower-handler, CBD, or hemp-derived product license.
- Submit the required online application or renewal materials.
- Follow Rhode Island hemp cultivation, handling, sampling, labeling, packaging, and product guidance.