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Hemp Laws: California vs Maryland
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and Maryland have similar hemp laws, differing on just 1 of 8 compounds. Key differences: CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Maryland. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: legal with restrictions. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on California and moderate impact on Maryland.
| Compound | California | Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ⚠️Restricted | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ⚠️Restricted |
| CBD | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ⚠️Restricted | ⚠️Restricted |
| HHC | ⚠️Restricted | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-10 THC | ⚠️Restricted | ⚠️Restricted |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | 🔶Gray Area |