Hemp Laws: Hawaii vs Wisconsin
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Hawaii and Wisconsin differ on 7 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Wisconsin has more permissive hemp laws than Hawaii. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in Hawaii but fully legal in Wisconsin. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in Hawaii but fully legal in Wisconsin. THCA is fully legal in Hawaii but in a legal gray area in Wisconsin. HHC is banned in Hawaii but in a legal gray area in Wisconsin. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Hawaii and high impact on Wisconsin. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Hawaii vs. in a legal gray area in Wisconsin. Age requirements differ: Hawaii has 21+ while Wisconsin has no statutory age minimum.
| Compound | Hawaii | Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ✅Legal | 🔶Gray Area |
| HHC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| THCP | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |