2,547 acres of hemp were grown in New York in 2020, up from 2,240 acres in 2019
On this page you will find New York hemp law along with a history of how New York hemp bills have progressed through the State capitol over the years. We also provide links to important information concerning New York hemp programs and state agency advisories or opinion letters.
Empire State Development – Industrial Hemp Research Initiative
Cornell University report on industrial hemp – Industrial Hemp From Seed to Market
2016
A 9310
Authorizes the sale, distribution, transportation and processing of industrial hemp. Modifies existing legislation to clarify that state pilot programs allow the research into marketing of hemp to include processing, sale and distribution of hemp.
Position: Support
Establishes procedures for the growing of industrial hemp.
Position: Support
2014
A 9140
Authorizes the growing of industrial hemp as part of an agricultural pilot program. Introduced 3/20/2014. Passed both chambers on 6/11/2014.
Status: Signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo on 12/17/2014.
2013
S05978
Establishes procedures for the growing of industrial hemp.
Establishes procedures for the growing of industrial hemp.