Record Retention

Farm and financial records must be maintained and retained for federal and state law compliance, historical documentation of events, financial and tax record keeping, as well as yield and other farm production.  Accurate and detailed production and financial records are critical to monitor the progress of your farm business so you can make informed financial and resource decisions.

Growers/licensees shall keep the records, electronically or hard copy, that contain the following information for at least five (5) years after obtained:

  • Source of the hemp seed (imported or purchased or grown), name and address and the country of origin

  • Name and (licensee name) license number of the person from whom the seed was purchased

  • Form in which the hemp is imported, purchased or sold and country of origin

  • Variety of hemp

  • Germination certificate

  • Site history, including water quality

  • Statement of appropriate growth mediums

  • Images of product and labels if available

  • Curing or drying records

  • Processing records

  • Quantity of each form of hemp imported, purchased, or sold

  • Date of planting and harvest

  • Date of each pesticide, herbicide, fungicide and fertilizer application, if any

  • Destination of the hemp that is sold, name and address of the purchaser and the country to which it is exported

  • Date that each shipment of hemp is sent or received

    o Name of the carrier

    o Results of any tests

    o Quantity shipped

  • Name (licensee name) and license number of the person to whom the seed was sold.

  • Results of all tests

  • Disposition of any non-compliant hemp material, including date of disposition, method, individuals who performed the disposition