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Hemp Laws: California vs New Jersey
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and New Jersey have similar hemp laws, differing on just 2 of 8 compounds. Key differences: Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in California but legal with restrictions in New Jersey. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in New Jersey. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: banned. Both states face low impact from the 2026 federal hemp ban. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in California vs. legal with restrictions in New Jersey.
| Compound | California | New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| CBD | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |