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Hemp Laws: California vs Wyoming
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
California and Wyoming differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Wyoming has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Wyoming. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Wyoming. CBD is legal with restrictions in California but fully legal in Wyoming. THCA is legal with restrictions in California but in a legal gray area in Wyoming. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on California and high impact on Wyoming. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in California vs. fully legal in Wyoming.
| Compound | California | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |