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Hemp Laws: Montana vs California
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Montana and California have similar hemp laws, differing on just 2 of 8 compounds. Key differences: Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in Montana but banned in California. CBD is fully legal in Montana but legal with restrictions in California. Both states have the same Delta-8 THC status: banned. Both states face low impact from the 2026 federal hemp ban. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Montana vs. banned in California.
| Compound | Montana | California |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ❌Banned |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ⚠️Restricted |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |