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Hemp Laws: Ohio vs West Virginia
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Ohio and West Virginia differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, West Virginia has more permissive hemp laws than Ohio. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in Ohio but legal with restrictions in West Virginia. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in Ohio but legal with restrictions in West Virginia. THCA is banned in Ohio but in a legal gray area in West Virginia. HHC is banned in Ohio but legal with restrictions in West Virginia. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Ohio and high impact on West Virginia. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is banned in Ohio vs. legal with restrictions in West Virginia.
| Compound | Ohio | West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | ❌Banned | 🔶Gray Area |
| HHC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| Delta-10 THC | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | ❌Banned | ⚠️Restricted |