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Hemp Laws: New York vs California
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
New York and California differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, California has more permissive hemp laws than New York. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in New York but legal with restrictions in California. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in New York but legal with restrictions in California. CBD is fully legal in New York but legal with restrictions in California. THCA is banned in New York but legal with restrictions in California. Both states face low impact from the 2026 federal hemp ban. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in New York vs. legal with restrictions in California.
| Compound | New York | California |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ⚠️Restricted |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | 🔶Gray Area |