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Hemp Laws: Arizona vs South Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Arizona and South Dakota differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Arizona has more permissive hemp laws than South Dakota. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is legal with restrictions in Arizona but banned in South Dakota. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in Arizona but fully legal in South Dakota. THCA is legal with restrictions in Arizona but in a legal gray area in South Dakota. HHC is legal with restrictions in Arizona but banned in South Dakota. Both states face high impact from the 2026 federal hemp ban. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Arizona vs. fully legal in South Dakota.
| Compound | Arizona | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ⚠️Restricted | 🔶Gray Area |
| HHC | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |