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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 banned in California but fully legal in Louisiana. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in California but fully legal in Louisiana. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Louisiana. HHC is banned in California but in a legal gray area 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 banned in California vs. legal with restrictions in Louisiana.
| Compound | California | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |