AR HEMP PROGRAM LICENSEE FORMS

MANUAL ‘FILLABLE PDF’ FORMS	MICROSOFT ELECTRONIC FORMS (MS E-FORMS)
MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA E-MAIL TO HEMP PROGRAM; MUST HAVE ADOBE PDF READER DOWNLOADED ON MOBILE DEVICE OR COMPUTER. https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Destruction Request Form (pdf) Harvest Request Form (pdf) New Variety Request Form (pdf) Field Planting Report Form (pdf) Greenhouse/Indoor Planting Report Form (pdf) Site Modification Request Form (pdf) Processor/Handler Production Report Form (pdf) Grower Production Report Form (pdf) QCC OCSE FORM (pdf)	EASY TO USE & SUBMIT WITH YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR COMPUTER! NO DOWNLOADS NECESSARY, SUBMIT FORMS DIRECTLY ONLINE. NOTE: IF YOU ARE A NEW PROGRAM LICENSEE OR HAVE MULTIPLE LOTS TO REPORT, IT IS RECOMMENDED TO FILL-OUT THE PROGRAM’S MANUAL ‘FILLABLE PDF’ FORMS FIRST. Destruction Request Form (MS Forms) Harvest Request Form (MS Forms) New Variety Request Form (MS Forms) Field Planting Report Form (MS Forms) Greenhouse/Indoor Planting Report Form (MS Forms) Processor/Handler Production Report Form (MS Forms) Grower Production Report Form (MS Forms) Hemp Grower No-Change License Renewal Form (MS Forms) Hemp Processor/Handler No-Change License Renewal Form (MS Forms)

All Arkansas Hemp Program Request and Report Forms can be found on this webpage. These forms are intended for licensed and approved AR Hemp License holders only. Please do not post-mail paperwork without prior discussion with AR Hemp Program staff.

PAYING PROGRAM FEES – PROGRAM INVOICES

Hemp Program Invoices, including Sampling Invoices, will be e-mailed to approved hemp licensees.

The AR Hemp Program accepts payments via post-mail and online. Online payments include a convenience processing fee.

Online payments to the AR Hemp Program (Plant Industries Division) may be made here: CLICK HERE

Online Payment Process with AR Hemp Program:

1. Complete all fields in the payment portal, ensuring your hemp company name matches your license name. Do not leave any fields blank.
2. When prompted to search for a product, enter “HEMP” or “HEMP SAMPLE” or “HEMP LICENSING.”
3. Select the appropriate product line and set the quantity as indicated on the invoice issued from the AR Hemp Program. NOTE: Licensing Fees each have their own product line, no need to change quantities.  
4. Scroll to the bottom of the page, click “update,” and verify the Total Amount matches the issued invoice.
5. Click “Pay” and enter your Card/Billing Information.   

Post-Mail Payment Process with AR Hemp Program:

If you are mailing your program payment, make sure to include a copy of the issued invoice in the envelope with your cash, check, or money order. Omitting the issued invoice in the mailing envelope may result in processing delays.

Post-mail Payment and Issued Invoice copy to:
ATTN: AR Hemp Program
Arkansas Department of Agriculture
1 Natural Resources Drive
Little Rock, AR 72205

SUMMARY OF VARIETIES LIST

Review the latest Summary of Varieties List.

• Located at the top of this webpage.
• Lists all varieties approved for use in Arkansas.
• Review all varieties, noting THC% data provided.
• Check variety designations & plan to monitor THC% accordingly.
• “Variety of Concern” – permitted to be grown, plan to monitor THC% accordingly.

Make sure to monitor your THC% levels throughout the season using a licensed third-party laboratory to ensure compliance with the state and federal THC threshold.

NEW VARIETY REQUESTS:

If the variety you are interested in growing has not already been approved by the Program, you must request the new variety by submitting a “New Variety Request Form” to the Program before purchasing or obtaining the variety. All approved variety names are listed in the latest Summary of Varieties List.

PURCHASING & OBTAINING SEEDS OR TRANSPLANTS

Before purchasing hemp seeds or transplants (propagules, clones, seedlings, etc.), verify that the variety is approved for cultivation under the Program. Check the latest Summary of Varieties List on this webpage to ensure the variety is approved and under what classification.

Once an approved variety is selected, you can proceed with obtaining the seed or plant material, assuming all other licensing requirements have been met. All transfers of viable hemp seed or transplants must include the following documentation:

1. Transfer Documentation: A bill of lading, transfer manifest, or similar document.  
2. Hemp License Certificates: Copies of hemp license certificates for both your operation and the seller, issued by their state department of agriculture or the U.S. Department of Agriculture. These must be retained on file and made available to law enforcement or Department representatives if requested.
3. Arkansas Seed/Nursery Licenses or Phytosanitary Certificates:
4. For Seeds: Include an Arkansas Seed Dealer/Labeler License Certificate. AR Seed Licensing Information: CLICK HERE
5. For Transplants: Include an Arkansas Nurseryman License Certificate or a phytosanitary certificate from the supplier’s state department of agriculture. AR Nursery Licensing Information: CLICK HERE
6. Lab Analysis or Certificates of Analysis (COAs): Provide COAs for each Lot, detailing the acceptable hemp THC level content.  

For questions about hemp seed or transplants transfers, contact the AR Hemp Program at (501) 219-6375 or e-mail the Hemp Program at [email protected].

HARVEST SEASON: SAMPLING, TESTING, REMEDIATION & DISPOSAL

The Department tests 100% of all hemp Lots before harvest to ensure compliance with the federal acceptable hemp THC level. Samples are collected by Plant Industries Staff and analyzed by the Department’s Laboratory Services Division.  

Licensees must review the latest “Sampling, Testing, Remediation & Disposal Guidelines” document available on this webpage. The document outlines:

• Sampling and GPS Coordinate verification by the Department
• Grower responsibilities before harvesting
• Actions required after receiving THC test results
• Approved remediation methods for noncompliant crops
• Disposal procedures for noncompliant crops

Important Notes:

• Lab reports with THC results will be emailed to the licensee. Do not delay harvest procedures before receiving lab results. Harvest must occur within 30-days of the Department’s sample collection.
• Growers are encouraged to monitor crop THC levels as they mature using independent third-party labs. However, only the Department’s lab results determine if a crop can be marketed.
• For questions about Lots, harvesting, or if you have additional questions, contact AR Hemp Staff.

FIELD PLOT SIGNAGE—REQUIRED FOR ALL OUTDOOR GROWING LOCATION IDs

• Required by Program Rules
• Available in Fillable PDF format above
• Ensure signage matches Location ID name printed on License Certificate

PESTICIDE USE ON HEMP IN ARKANSAS

Pesticides used in Arkansas must be registered with the Department’s Pesticide Section and comply with federal regulations under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). The EPA has approved hemp as a labeled use site for over 100+ pesticide products since April 2023, but not all these products may be registered or labeled for use in Arkansas.

Minimum Risk Pesticides

• Some Minimum Risk Pesticides (sometimes called 25b pesticides) are labeled for hemp or can be applied to hemp, even without specific labeling.
• These products are regulated by the Department but do not require EPA registration.
• Labels must be followed precisely, as they specify crops and application sites (e.g., fields, greenhouses).

Responsibilities for License Holders

• Confirm any pesticide applied to hemp is both registered for use in Arkansas and labeled for industrial hemp use.
• Adhere strictly to label instructions— “the label is the law.”
• Collaborate with processors or purchasers to determine acceptable pesticide use.

E-mail your hemp-related question(s) to [email protected]