Kansas Hemp Laws

Last updated: 2026-04-07

restrictedIndustrial Hemp Status

Kansas authorizes hemp cultivation through KDA, but the state has historically been more conservative than many neighboring states on retail cannabinoid products. Hemp production is legal, while finished-product compliance can be narrower and should be reviewed carefully.

THC Limit

0.3% total THC on a dry-weight basis for hemp production, aligned with federal law.

Licensing

KDA administers grower licensing and related program requirements, including land registration, inspections, sampling and testing, and disposition of non-compliant crops. Product manufacturers and sellers should separately review finished-product rules.

Regulatory body: Kansas Department of Agriculture

Key Legislation

Important Notes

Kansas has historically taken a conservative view of allowable THC in retail products. Verify current finished-product rules before launch.