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Hemp Laws: New York vs Arkansas
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
New York and Arkansas differ on 5 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Arkansas has more permissive hemp laws than New York. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in New York but fully legal in Arkansas. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in New York but fully legal in Arkansas. THCA is banned in New York but fully legal in Arkansas. HHC is banned in New York but in a legal gray area in Arkansas. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have low impact on New York and high impact on Arkansas. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in New York vs. fully legal in Arkansas.
| Compound | New York | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ✅Legal |
| HHC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | 🔶Gray Area |