From LOVE CBD

Due
to the growing demand for CBD-based products like CBD
oil, some people are trying to ask some questions about the
legality of using such ingredients on a commercial scale. Based on
popular belief, CBD’s origin can be traced back from a plant that,
as we all know, doesn’t have that much of a good reputation in many
countries. But what about the UK? Sure enough, several laws regulate
the use of CBD on specific products. Let’s take a step back and go
through the history behind UK’s CBD laws.

Growing
Hemp: Post World-War 1

During
these times, the United Kingdom prohibited the growing of hemp
because it is often confused with other forms of cannabis. And
cannabis is more commonly known to induce a psychoactive effect,
which makes it a highly dangerous drug.

Hemp
in Europe

The
majority of European hemp is cultivated in France. However, residents
from the United Kingdom are allowed to grow industrial hemp as long
as they are licensed by the Home Office Controlled Drugs Licensing
Department.

The
licence for owning hemp has fees. The cost of getting a license is
currently at £580, while its renewal can be paid at £326.
Apart from investing a particular amount of money, anyone who is
opting to grow hemp in the United Kingdom is also subjected to comply
for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to validate their
eligibility of permit.

A licensed individual must still abide by several restrictions when possessing hemp. If you want to know more about these, check out the infographic below brought to you by LOVE CBD:

SOURCE: https://www.lovecbd.org/a-guide-to-uks-cbd-laws-infographic/