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Hemp Laws: California vs Maryland
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and Maryland differ on 5 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Maryland has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in California but legal with restrictions in Maryland. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Maryland. THCA is banned in California but legal with restrictions in Maryland. HHC is banned in California but legal with restrictions in Maryland. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: banned. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on California and moderate impact on Maryland. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in California vs. legal with restrictions in Maryland.
| Compound | California | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| CBD | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |