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Hemp Laws: California vs Missouri
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and Missouri differ on 7 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Missouri has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in California but fully legal in Missouri. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in California but fully legal in Missouri. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Missouri. THCA is banned in California but fully legal in Missouri. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on California and high impact on Missouri. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in California vs. fully legal in Missouri.
| Compound | California | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |