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Hemp Laws: Illinois vs Washington
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Illinois and Washington differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Illinois has more permissive hemp laws than Washington. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is fully legal in Illinois but banned in Washington. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is fully legal in Illinois but banned in Washington. THCA is fully legal in Illinois but banned in Washington. HHC is fully legal in Illinois but banned in Washington. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have high impact on Illinois and low impact on Washington. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Illinois vs. banned in Washington.
| Compound | Illinois | Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |