Hemp Program

The Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) is responsible for the licensing of agricultural hemp growers, handlers and seed producers. OISC does NOT regulate any finished hemp products intended for retail sale or purchase. 

Per the Industrial Hemp Bill, IC 15-15-13, hemp is subject to regulation by the state seed commissioner. All growers and handlers must obtain a license. Those engaged in the production of agricultural hemp seed must also have an agricultural hemp seed production license.

Hemp Grower: This includes Agricultural Hemp Seed Production grower activity, clone production, whether in a field or a greenhouse or other enclosed facility. (IC 15-15-13-4, IC 15-15-13-7(b), IC 15-15-13-9).

Hemp Handler: This includes processing, drying and transporting for others, etc. (IC 15-15-13-5, IC 15-15-13-7(b), IC 15-15-13-9).

How to Register

OISC will license hemp growers and handlers under IC 15-15-13 and Hemp Emergency Rules. The hemp licensing and crop management software is the only avenue for obtaining a valid Indiana Hemp License and reporting on mandatory actions.

• Applications and reporting must be done through: https://hemp.oisc.purdue.edu/
  
  
• Background Check: A background check is required for any key participant listed on the license. The background check must be dated within 60 days of your application per USDA rules. Any expired or outdated background check will be denied. OISC cannot provide information on obtaining a background check. All questions should be directed to the contacts listed on the following FBI Background Check website.
  
  
• FBI Background Check Information: https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks
  
  
• Please refer to the helpful videos below on how to register your account, apply for a license, and report mandatory actions.
  
  
• Questions regarding the online application and reporting software should be directed to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Resources

• Laws & Regulations
• Growers/Handlers
• Seed Producers
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Annual Reports
• Additional Resources

Helpful Videos

• How to Register and Set up your Account (YouTube)
• How to Apply for a License (YouTube) 
• How to Report your Crop Planting, FSA Field Number and Share Sites (YouTube) 
• How to Get Digital Fingerprints for Hemp License (YouTube)