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US Hemp Regulatory Atlas

Interactive US industrial hemp regulatory atlas: official state licensing agencies, USDA HeMP states, cultivation and processing summaries, and an…

Data last updated May 23, 2026 10:58 pm (UTC).

This atlas summarizes publicly available licensing information for orientation only. It is not legal advice. Rules change — always confirm requirements, fees, and reporting deadlines with the official agency before planting, processing, or selling hemp products.

How to read the rubric (1–5)

Information accessibility — Higher scores mean official program information is easier to find and follow from public sources — not that rules are easier or harder to comply with.
Program clarity (public sources) — Higher scores mean official program information is easier to find and follow from public sources — not that rules are easier or harder to comply with.
Reporting channel clarity — Higher scores mean official program information is easier to find and follow from public sources — not that rules are easier or harder to comply with.
Scores are editorial estimates for navigation — verify every requirement locally.

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Who this helps

Farmers — find whether your state runs its own hemp plan or uses USDA HeMP, then follow the linked application checklist.
Processors & handlers — confirm separate processing licenses and product-specific rules (food, extracts, fiber).
Researchers — use published license counts where available and cite official agency pages.

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Who this helps

Hemp licensing guide by state