Under the authority of the Georgia Hemp Farming Act, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) is authorized to regulate the cultivation and processing of hemp in the State of Georgia.
Both Processor Permit and Grower License Applications can only be submitted online.
Due to the Governor's Public Health State of Emergency and Executive Order for the Statewide Shelter in Place to help fight COVID-19, GDA is aware that many Cogent System facilities are temporarily closed and unable to process background check fingerprinting.
It is recommended that during this time, applicants contact their local law enforcement agencies to determine if they can process fingerprints/background checks. Results of those criminal history checks, signed and dated by the law enforcement agency, can be provided to GDA as part of the application package. For questions, please email hemp@agr.georgia.gov.
Resources
General
Approved Georgia Hemp Processors
HB 213, Georgia Hemp Farming Act
Hemp Licensing Background Check Fingerprinting Instructions
Georgia Hemp Grower and Processor Rules
FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD)
The Georgia Hemp Program FAQ's
USDA Hemp Production Program Questions and Answers
Processor/Grower Affidavit Template
Processors
Sample Processor Application
Hemp Processor Bond
Growers
Grower Application Submission Guide
Sample Grower Application
Georgia Hemp Grower Plan
For questions regarding the Georgia Hemp Farming Act and applications email us at hemp@agr.georgia.gov