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Hemp Laws: Louisiana vs Pennsylvania
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Louisiana and Pennsylvania have similar hemp laws, differing on just 2 of 8 compounds. Key differences: THCA is banned in Louisiana but in a legal gray area in Pennsylvania. HHC is in a legal gray area in Louisiana but fully legal in Pennsylvania. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: fully legal. Both states face medium impact from the 2026 federal hemp ban. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Louisiana vs. fully legal in Pennsylvania. Age requirements differ: Louisiana has 21+ while Pennsylvania has no statutory age minimum.
| Compound | Louisiana | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| HHC | 🔶Gray Area | ✅Legal |
| Delta-10 THC | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | 🔶Gray Area |