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Hemp

Colorado Hemp Program

What is Hemp?

Hemp means the plant species Cannabis sativa L. and any part of the plant, whether growing or not, containing a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) concentration of no more than three-tenths of one percent (0.3%) on a dry weight basis.

Under State and Federal law, the CDA tests for total THC through the process of post-decarboxylation.

The Colorado Department of Agriculture's Hemp Program regulates only the cultivation of hemp. The Department also administers a certified seed program.

The Hemp Program does not have jurisdiction over the processing, sale or distribution of hemp.

Application Fees are Non-Refundable

Hemp Program Events

hemp irrigation

irrigation rows

co hemp seedling

overhead irrigation

hemp flowers

hemp mountains

Contact Us

Hemp Program Email: hemp@state.co.us 

Brian Koontz - Hemp Program Manager
Phone: 303-869-9082 
Contact for: Policy, Laws & Regulations. Inspections and Sampling, Planting & Harvest Reporting, Compliance Questions

Jessica Quinn - Registration and Records Coordinator
Phone: 303-869-9055 
Contact for: (Pre-Planting Inquiries) Registrations, Applications, Records Requests, HEMP Online Portal (HOP) Assistance