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Hemp Laws: Hawaii vs California
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Hawaii and California differ on 3 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Hawaii has more permissive hemp laws than California. Key differences: Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in Hawaii but banned in California. CBD is fully legal in Hawaii but legal with restrictions in California. THCA is fully legal in Hawaii but banned in California. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: banned. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Hawaii and low impact on California. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Hawaii vs. banned in California.
| Compound | Hawaii | California |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ⚠️Restricted |
| THCA | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |