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Hemp Laws: New York vs California
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
New York and California have similar hemp laws, differing on just 1 of 8 compounds. Key differences: CBD is fully legal in New York 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.
| Compound | New York | California |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ⚠️Restricted |
| THCA | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |