Growing Low THC Hemp under licence in NSW - FAQ
Primefact Number: 841 Edition: First edition Released/reviewed: 01 Oct 2008
The introduction of a licensing scheme under the Hemp industry Act 2008 will allow farmers in NSW to grow low THC crops for fibre and oil production while limiting the risk to law enforcement.
It is an offence under the Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 to possess low THC hemp unless it was cultivated or supplied under authority of the Hemp Industry Act 2008.
Some of the topics covered in this Primefact include:
- How will the licensing scheme operate?
- How do I get a licence to cultivate or supply low THC hemp?
- Is there a limit to the area that can be sown under a license?
- How is the crop checked to confirm low THC hemp status?
- What are the licensing costs involved with producing low THC hemp crops?
- Who can I sell my hemp to?
- Where can I buy low THC hemp seed from?
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