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Clear allWho Needs a PACA License to Buy or Sell Produce?
Businesses buying or selling fresh or frozen produce in wholesale quantities as commission merchants, dealers or brokers need a PACA license. Wholesale means one ton or more in a day.
Read moreWhat Are the PACA Employment Restrictions?
A PACA licensee may not employ certain people, such as those with a revoked license, without USDA approval, which may require a surety bond (7 U.S.C. 499h(b)).
Read moreHow Does the 2026 Federal Hemp Definition Change Take Effect?
The new federal hemp definition uses total THC including THCA at 0.3 percent. Until December 11, 2026, it applies only to the synthetic cannabinoid exclusions (P.L. 119-103).
Read moreWhat Are the AMS Hemp Producer Licensing Rules?
Growing hemp requires a State, Tribal or USDA license. A controlled substance felony bars participation for 10 years, and three negligent violations in five years bar production for five years.
Read moreHow Is Hemp Sampled and Tested under 7 CFR Part 990?
Hemp must be sampled by a sampling agent within 30 days before harvest and tested for total delta-9 THC. AMS delayed enforcement of the DEA-registered laboratory rule until December 31, 2026.
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