Hemp Laws: Louisiana vs North Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Louisiana and North Dakota differ on 5 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Louisiana has more permissive hemp laws than North Dakota. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is fully legal in Louisiana but banned in North Dakota. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is fully legal in Louisiana but legal with restrictions in North Dakota. HHC is in a legal gray area in Louisiana but banned in North Dakota. Delta-10 THC is fully legal in Louisiana but banned in North Dakota. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Louisiana and low impact on North Dakota. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Louisiana vs. banned in North Dakota. Age requirements differ: Louisiana has 21+ while North Dakota has no statutory age minimum.
| Compound | Louisiana | North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ✅Legal | ⚠️Restricted |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| HHC | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |