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