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Hemp Laws: Louisiana vs New York
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Louisiana and New York differ on 5 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Louisiana has more permissive hemp laws than New York. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is fully legal in Louisiana but banned in New York. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is fully legal in Louisiana but banned in New York. HHC is in a legal gray area in Louisiana but banned in New York. Delta-10 THC is fully legal in Louisiana but banned in New York. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Louisiana and low impact on New York. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Louisiana vs. banned in New York.
| Compound | Louisiana | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| HHC | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |