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