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