• LDAF INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM LICENSE APPLICATION

    LDAF INDUSTRIAL HEMP PROGRAM LICENSE APPLICATION

  • The Louisiana Industrial Hemp Law (R.S. 3:1461 et seq.) and pursuant regulations require that any person producing, or handling, as well as processing 'non-consumable' industrial hemp must first submit a license application and obtain a license prior to engaging in a regulated industrial hemp activity.

  • COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION

    • Visit the LDAF Industrial Hemp Website for Instructions on creating maps and submitting criminal background checks.
    • Complete all applicable sections of this application.
    • Submit the application with required maps and documentation to LDAF by one of the following methods:
      • mail paper copy to the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry, Industrial Hemp Program, 5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 3004, Baton Rouge, LA 70806;
      • hand-deliver paper copy to the LDAF Main Office or one of the LDAF district offices, or
      • email to LDAF at industrialhemp@ldaf.state.la.us
    • Be sure to keep a copy of the completed application and all supporting documents for your records.
    • Applications will not be reviewed until all required information has been received by LDAF.
    • Background checks must be completed following the instructions provided on the LDAF website. Your background check reports will be sent directly to LDAF and are not required with this application. If you have criminal history information believed to have been expunged or otherwise dismissed, you must complete a Right to Review Disclosure Form when applying for background check

  • SECTION 1- APPLICANT INFORMATION

  • 1) APPLICANT NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.

  • 2) APPLICANT'S BUSINESS INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE)

  • Note: To register a business, the business must meet the following requirements: 1) be an established legal entity, and 2) declare a Designated Responsible Party.

  • Is this business registered with the Louisiana Secretary of State?

  • 3) TYPE OF INDUSTRIAL HEMP LICENSE(S) BEING APPLIED:

    You may choose multiple license types.
  • License Type:

  • 4) INDICATE WHETHER YOU HAVE EITHER OR BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING CONVICTIONS:

  • Conviction Type:

  • 5) INDICATE YOUR INTENDED LICENSE ACTIVITIES:

    Check all that apply.
  • License Activities:

  • SECTION 2 - SITE INFORMATION

    1. Provide a list of all sites by completing the information below:
      1. Outdoor Field Production Sites,
      2. Greenhouses and Indoor Growing Sites, and
      3. Handling and Storage Sites.  Attach additional page(s) as necessary for multiple sites.
    2. The Site ID is a unique identifier designated by the applicant and should be used to identify the specific site in all reports to LDAF.
    3. The GPS Coordinates must reflect the center of the outdoor field, greenhouse/indoor growing structure, or handling/storage facility.

  • OUTDOOR FIELD PRODUCTION SITES

  • Do you intend to grow hemp in an outdoor field:
  • If you have chosen to apply for multiple license types, choose the license in which THIS site will be associated?
  • Choose One

  • GREENHOUSE AND INDOOR GROWING SITES

  • Do you intend to grow hemp in a greenhouse or indoor structure:
  • If you have chosen to apply for multiple license types, choose the license in which THIS site will be associated?

  • NOTE: Approval of a greenhouse/indoor growing structure includes the area inside the greenhouse and equal square footage immediately adjacent outside the greenhouse. The outside square footage can only be used to temporarily place containerized hemp plants for a maximum of 24 hours for necessary agronomic reasons. Written approval from LDAF is required for storing plants more than 24 hours under these circumstances.

  • Choose One

  • HANDLING AND STORAGE SITES

    For mobile processing unit(s), enter the license plate number in the Site ID Field
  • Do you intend to grow hemp in areas other than your growing location:
  • Choose One

  • SECTION 3 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

  • Read each of the acknowledgment statements below and check "Yes" or "No" to indicate your understanding and acceptance of each statement.

  • 1) I understand industrial hemp is a highly regulated industry in Louisiana which requires licensee reporting and submission, and that I will be subject to inspections and sampling by LDAF. I further acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by the Louisiana law and administrative regulations regarding industrial hemp in Louisiana.
  • 2) I acknowledge this is a selective process and only those applications that meet the criteria set forth in the Industrial Hemp Law and regulations will be approved for licensing.
  • 3) I give consent that the commissioner or his authorized agent(s) shall have access, during normal working hours, to any premises where industrial hemp plants or plant material are being produced, handled, or processed for the purpose of inspection, investigation, and/or collection of samples for testing. The commissioner or his authorized agent(s) may inspect any industrial hemp seed, plants, or plant parts located on my premises.
  • 4) I accept the inherent risk associated with participation in a new crop program. I acknowledge that both personal and financial loss may be possible and agree that LDAF is not responsible for reimbursing or compensating any licensee for any loss resulting from involvement with the program.
  • 5) I acknowledge that I will renew my license annually to engage in regulated program activities. I further acknowledge that past participation does not guarantee or imply automatic approval for future participation.
  • 6) I acknowledge that if LDAF sample test results determine a THC level greater than 0.3 percent total THC, I may be required to destroy the crop from which the sample was collected at my own cost.
  • 7) I understand that I am required to certify my hemp crop acreage information with the Farm Service Agency (FSA), and to provide LDAF with FSA Form 578 at planting for each production lot.

  • By checking this box, I acknowledge that I have completed both state and federal criminal background checks according to the instructions provided on the LDAF website. I further acknowledge that I have reviewed and understand the "Privacy Act Statement" concerning fingerprints and associated information.

  • SECTION 4 - ATTACHMENTS

  • Check all attachments below that you are submitting with this application. In addition to those listed, attachments may include extended answers to any question in the application or other supporting documents. If the attachment is supplementary information to a question in this form, be sure to: 1) include the associated question number on the document; and 2) start each new question attachment on a new page.

  • Check all attachments below that you are submitting with this application. In addition to those listed, attachments may include extended answers to any question in the application or other supporting documents. If the attachment is supplementary information to a question in this form, be sure to: 1) include the associated question number on the document; and 2) start each new question attachment on a new page.
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  • SECTION 5 - SIGNATURE

  • I hereby verify and affirm that the information contained in this industrial hemp license application is true and accurate. I understand that if LDAF later determines any of this information to be false or inaccurate, the license may be withheld or revoked.

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