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Hemp Laws: California vs Louisiana
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and Louisiana differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Louisiana has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Louisiana. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Louisiana. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Louisiana. THCA is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Louisiana. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on California and moderate impact on Louisiana. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in California vs. fully legal in Louisiana.
| Compound | California | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| HHC | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| Delta-10 THC | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | 🔶Gray Area |