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