Hemp Laws: Maryland vs South Dakota
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Maryland and South Dakota differ on 4 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Maryland has more permissive hemp laws than South Dakota. Key differences: Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in Maryland but fully legal in South Dakota. THCA is legal with restrictions in Maryland but in a legal gray area in South Dakota. HHC is legal with restrictions in Maryland but banned in South Dakota. THCP is in a legal gray area in Maryland but banned in South Dakota. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: banned. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Maryland and high impact on South Dakota. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Maryland vs. fully legal in South Dakota.
| Compound | Maryland | South Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ⚠️Restricted | 🔶Gray Area |
| HHC | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |