Hemp Laws: Pennsylvania vs Arkansas
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Pennsylvania and Arkansas differ on 5 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, Pennsylvania has more permissive hemp laws than Arkansas. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is fully legal in Pennsylvania but banned in Arkansas. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is fully legal in Pennsylvania but in a legal gray area in Arkansas. THCA is in a legal gray area in Pennsylvania but banned in Arkansas. HHC is fully legal in Pennsylvania but banned in Arkansas. The 2026 federal hemp ban will have moderate impact on Pennsylvania and high impact on Arkansas. Shipping rules differ: inbound hemp shipping is fully legal in Pennsylvania vs. banned in Arkansas. Age requirements differ: Pennsylvania has no statutory age minimum while Arkansas has 21+.
| Compound | Pennsylvania | Arkansas |
|---|---|---|
| Delta-8 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| Delta-9 THC (Hemp) | ✅Legal | 🔶Gray Area |
| CBD | ✅Legal | ✅Legal |
| THCA | 🔶Gray Area | ❌Banned |
| HHC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| Delta-10 THC | ✅Legal | ❌Banned |
| THC-O | ❌Banned | ❌Banned |
| THCP | 🔶Gray Area | 🔶Gray Area |