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