A person must possess a hemp grower license before planting or growing raw hemp in Minnesota.
A licensee must report all plantings by variety to their local FSA office as required under Code of Federal Regulations, title 7, section 990.7. A grower must consult with the grower's local FSA county office for acreage reporting requirements.
A license issued under this chapter is valid until the last day of the calendar year in which the license was issued and may be renewed in successive years.
A person growing hemp must destroy any growing plant that is not harvested during the license period in which it was planted unless the license has been renewed.
A licensee must not change the location of a registered grow location without first notifying the commissioner and the licensee's local Farm Service Agency. A licensee must submit the proposed change to the commissioner along with an updated legal description, geospatial location, and map specifying the proposed changes to the registered grow location or grow locations and pay any applicant fees before planting.
A licensee growing hemp to produce certified seed must register with and follow the requirements for seed certification by the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association.
Minn. R. agency 105, ch. 1565, pt. 1565.0400