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