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Hemp Laws: California vs West Virginia
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and West Virginia differ on 7 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, West Virginia has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in California but legal with restrictions in West Virginia. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in California but legal with restrictions in West Virginia. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in West Virginia. THCA is banned in California but in a legal gray area in West Virginia. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on California and high impact on West Virginia. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in California vs. legal with restrictions in West Virginia.
| Compound | California | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| CBD | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |