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