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