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Guidance

Industrial hemp: licensing guidance

Information on the licensing requirements and application process for low THC cannabis (industrial hemp).

From:
Home Office
Published
11 November 2014
Last updated
1823 DecemberJune 20242025 — See all updates

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Industrial hemp licensing:cultivation: application and case processing guidance (accessible)

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Industrial hemp licensing:cultivation: application and case processing guidance

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Industrial hemp licensing: factsheet

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Details

If you need to grow low THC cannabis (industrial hemp), you should read the factsheet on licensing requirements before applying.

The guidance document contains information for growers on the licensing application process and fees.

Further information

More information about controlled drug licensing is also available.

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Published 11 November 2014
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Update history

2025-06-23 12:00
Guidance updated to reflect changes to application process.

2024-12-18 15:46
Guidance updated.

2023-11-22 12:15
Updated the application guidance to version 1.5.

2023-01-03 00:15
Updates made to application guidance and factsheet to reflect changes to policy and processes.