This table summarizes the submission and approval status of State and Tribal hemp production plans. Once a plan is formally submitted, USDA has 60 days to approve or disapprove the plan. If a plan was submitted to USDA for review prior to the effective date of the Interim Final Rule (October 31, 2019), the 60-day requirement is not applicable. Once a plan is approved by USDA, it remains in effect unless suspended or revoked by USDA pursuant to the procedures described in the Interim Final Rule, or unless the State or Tribe revises their plan.

Status Descriptors

Drafting a Plan for USDA Review: State or Tribal government has expressed interest or intent to submit a plan to USDA in the future.

Under Review: USDA is actively reviewing a submitted plan.

Pending Resubmission: USDA has received a plan but returned the plan to the State or Tribal government for edits or amendments to ensure regulatory compliance and consistency.

Approved: The plan is formally approved by USDA.

USDA Hemp Producer License: USDA will issue the producer license.

*Effective date of license will be November 1, 2020.

Updated September 11, 2020