Hemp - Research
N.D. Cent. Code § 4.1-18.1-08
in effect4.1-18.1-08. Hemp - Research
1. Any researcher associated with or operating under an institution under the control of
the state board of higher education is exempt from obtaining a license described under
section 4.1-18.1-02 to grow hemp. A researcher shall notify the commissioner of the
researcher's intent to plant hemp and provide the following information to the
commissioner:
a. The name and contact information of the primary investigator; and
b. The legal description of all land where hemp will be grown as part of the project.
2. The research institution shall ensure the primary investigator and all other project
participants meet the criminal history background restrictions in section 4.1-18.1-02.
Source: Open US Law by Vaquill AI (CC BY 4.0)URL: https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t04-1c18-1.pdf#nameddest=4p1-18p1-08Fetched: 10/16/2026