Hemp Laws & Licensing · IN

Indiana hemp laws & licensing

Verified September 29, 2026Medium confidenceClosed on GHD

At a glance

Retail license / registration required?
No — Indiana has no state license, registration, age limit or milligram cap for consumable hemp-derived products…
Minimum age
No state age rule stated
State THC caps (hemp products)
No state cap stated
Hemp-derived THC products · online sales
Unclear · online: Unclear
Key law
IN AG Official Opinion 2023-1; IC 15-15-13; IC 35-48-2-4; SB 250 (2026, died)

The law today

Indiana has no state license, registration, age limit or milligram cap for consumable hemp-derived products; only hemp cultivation and handling are licensed (by the Office of Indiana State Chemist under IC 15-15-13). Selling smokable hemp flower is a crime under IC 35-48-4-10.1 (SEA 516 of 2019), and CBD/'low-THC hemp extract' products must meet the labeling, packaging and certificate-of-analysis (QR code) rules of IC 24-4-21; the Attorney General's 2023 opinion treats delta-8 and similar converted cannabinoids as controlled substances, so those products carry enforcement risk.

Comprehensive regulation failed twice: SB 478 (2025) died in conference in April 2025 and SB 250 (2026, 21+ age gate, ATC permits, 0.4 mg THC per container cap, online-sales ban) passed the Senate but died in the House, with a last-minute conference-committee revival failing when the session ended February 27, 2026; the federal 0.4 mg per container redefinition (delayed to December 11, 2026) will therefore govern intoxicating products.

Who regulates it

Licenses & registrations

The law

Testing & COAs

IC 24-4-21 – low-THC hemp extract must carry a certificate of analysis accessible by QR code (Title 24)iga.in.gov (opens in a new tab)

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Steps to a compliant hemp business in Indiana

  1. 1

    Register the business with the Indiana Secretary of State (INBiz) and obtain a Registered Retail Merchant Certificate from the Department of Revenue for sales tax

  2. 2

    Growers/handlers: create an account and apply for an OISC grower or handler license at hemp.oisc.purdue.edu (fingerprint background check, GPS field coordinates, planting/harvest reports)

  3. 3

    Sell only non-smokable hemp products; hemp flower/pre-rolls for smoking are illegal to deal in Indiana (IC 35-48-4-10.1)

  4. 4

    Ensure every CBD / low-THC hemp extract product has a COA from an independent lab and the QR-code label, batch number and packaging required by IC 24-4-21

  5. 5

    Avoid delta-8/delta-10/THC-O and other converted cannabinoids given AG Opinion 2023-1 and pending federal changes; adopt voluntary 21+ ID checks

  6. 6

    Track the 2027 session for renewed craft-hemp legislation and the federal 0.4 mg per container definition change

On Good Hemp Distro

Recreational (21+) market in Indiana

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The Recreational (21+) market isn't available in Indiana yet: we haven't verified that online sales are allowed there.

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Sources & verification

Verified
September 29, 2026 — every official link above was fetched and checked on that date.
Confidence
Medium confidence — Some links or dates rely on secondary sources or pending rulemaking; see the notes.
Research notes
OISC's site is on a purdue.edu domain because the agency is statutorily housed at Purdue University; it is the official licensing authority. iga.in.gov pages load but render via JavaScript, so bill status was confirmed through Indiana Capital Chronicle reporting (Feb 27, 2026). One industry site claims SB 478 took effect July 1, 2025; that is incorrect - it died in conference (per Indiana Capital Chronicle and other reporting). OISC license fees are set in the portal and not published on the landing page.
Good Hemp Distro market notes
No statute regulates or bans hemp-THC products; the AG's 2023 advisory opinion treats products over 0.3% total THC as controlled substances. SB 250 (total-THC standard, 0.4 mg cap, online ban) died in the House 2026-02-24. Closed until counsel clears it. (Recreational (21+) state dataset, version 2026-09-28)

Cited sources

Indiana hemp law FAQ

Short answers drawn from the official Indiana sources above (verified September 29, 2026). Not legal advice.

Do I need a license to sell hemp products in Indiana?
Indiana does not issue a hemp retail license: Indiana has no state license, registration, age limit or milligram cap for consumable hemp-derived products. Official link: Indiana Hemp Licensing & Permitting portal (grower / handler license, crop reporting) (hemp.oisc.purdue.edu). Federal rules (USDA grower licensing, FDA labeling, carrier policies) still apply.
Who regulates hemp in Indiana?
Office of Indiana State Chemist (OISC) – Indiana Hemp Program — Licenses hemp growers and handlers (processing/drying/transport) under IC 15-15-13; state seed commissioner is the regulatory authority. Indiana State Department of Agriculture – Hemp in Indiana — Policy/market development; refers licensing to OISC.
What are Indiana's hemp laws in 2026?
Indiana has no state license, registration, age limit or milligram cap for consumable hemp-derived products; only hemp cultivation and handling are licensed (by the Office of Indiana State Chemist under IC 15-15-13). Selling smokable hemp flower is a crime under IC 35-48-4-10.1 (SEA 516 of 2019), and CBD/'low-THC hemp extract' products must meet the labeling, packaging and certificate-of-analysis (QR code) rules of IC 24-4-21; the Attorney General's 2023 opinion treats delta-8 and similar converted cannabinoids as controlled substances, so those products carry enforcement risk. Key law: IN AG Official Opinion 2023-1; IC 15-15-13; IC 35-48-2-4; SB 250 (2026, died).
What is the minimum age to buy hemp products in Indiana?
Indiana states no minimum age for hemp products in the sources verified September 29, 2026; Good Hemp Distro is 21+ everywhere regardless.
Does Indiana cap THC in hemp products?
Indiana sets no state-level milligram cap in the verified dataset; the federal definition (total THC including THCA at or below 0.3% dry weight) applies, and the state law summary above lists any product rules.
Does Indiana require lab testing (a COA) for hemp products?
IC 24-4-21 – low-THC hemp extract must carry a certificate of analysis accessible by QR code (Title 24). Official page: iga.in.gov
How do I start a compliant hemp business in Indiana?
1. Register the business with the Indiana Secretary of State (INBiz) and obtain a Registered Retail Merchant Certificate from the Department of Revenue for sales tax. 2. Growers/handlers: create an account and apply for an OISC grower or handler license at hemp.oisc.purdue.edu (fingerprint background check, GPS field coordinates, planting/harvest reports). 3. Sell only non-smokable hemp products; hemp flower/pre-rolls for smoking are illegal to deal in Indiana (IC 35-48-4-10.1). 4. Ensure every CBD / low-THC hemp extract product has a COA from an independent lab and the QR-code label, batch number and packaging required by IC 24-4-21. 5. Avoid delta-8/delta-10/THC-O and other converted cannabinoids given AG Opinion 2023-1 and pending federal changes; adopt voluntary 21+ ID checks. 6. Track the 2027 session for renewed craft-hemp legislation and the federal 0.4 mg per container definition change.

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Not legal advice. Links and summaries verified September 29, 2026; laws change — always confirm with the official links and a licensed attorney before you sell.