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