Data brief
How many hemp licenses are active in each state?
Direct answer
Active license counts are published unevenly—some states report growers, handlers, and processors separately; others pause reporting. Intelligence normalizes what we can with vintage stamps; always confirm with the state program before compliance decisions.
Live data & official sources
Use these links first for current state numbers, regulations, and maps—before relying on national averages in the article below.
Licensing is not acreage. A dormant license does not equal production. Read methodology before citing tables in grants or press.