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Hemp Laws: California vs Wisconsin

Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws

California and Wisconsin differ on 8 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Wisconsin has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in California but fully legal in Wisconsin. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in California but fully legal in Wisconsin. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Wisconsin. THCA is banned in California but in a legal gray area in Wisconsin. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on California and high impact on Wisconsin. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in California vs. in a legal gray area in Wisconsin. Age requirements differ: California has 21+ while Wisconsin has no statutory age minimum.

CompoundCaliforniaWisconsin
Delta-8 THCBannedLegal
Delta-9 THC (Hemp)BannedLegal
CBD⚠️RestrictedLegal
THCABanned🔶Gray Area
HHCBanned🔶Gray Area
Delta-10 THCBanned🔶Gray Area
THC-OBanned🔶Gray Area
THCPBanned🔶Gray Area

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