Hemp Laws: Montana vs New Hampshire
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Montana and New Hampshire differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, New Hampshire has more permissive hemp laws than Montana. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in Montana but fully legal in New Hampshire. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is legal with restrictions in Montana but fully legal in New Hampshire. THCA is banned in Montana but fully legal in New Hampshire. HHC is banned in Montana but fully legal in New Hampshire. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on Montana and high impact on New Hampshire. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is legal with restrictions in Montana vs. fully legal in New Hampshire. Age requirements differ: Montana has 21+ while New Hampshire has no statutory age minimum.
| Compound | Montana | New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ⚠️Restricted | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |