Hemp Laws: Arkansas vs South Carolina
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Arkansas and South Carolina differ on 5 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, South Carolina has more permissive hemp laws than Arkansas. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in Arkansas but in a legal gray area in South Carolina. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is in a legal gray area in Arkansas but fully legal in South Carolina. THCA is banned in Arkansas but in a legal gray area in South Carolina. HHC is banned in Arkansas but in a legal gray area in South Carolina. Both states face high impact from the 2026 federal hemp ban. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in Arkansas vs. fully legal in South Carolina. Age requirements differ: Arkansas has 21+ while South Carolina has no statutory age minimum.
| Compound | Arkansas | South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | 🔶Gray Area | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| HHC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | 🔶Gray Area |