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Hemp Laws: California vs Vermont
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and Vermont differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, California has more permissive hemp laws than Vermont. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is legal with restrictions in California but banned in Vermont. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in California but banned in Vermont. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Vermont. THCA is legal with restrictions in California but banned in Vermont. 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 Vermont.
| Compound | California | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |