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Hemp Laws: Washington vs California
Side-by-side comparison of hemp compound laws
Washington and California differ on 6 of 8 hemp compounds. Overall, California has more permissive hemp laws than Washington. Key differences: Delta-8 THC is banned in Washington but legal with restrictions in California. Delta-9 THC (Hemp) is banned in Washington but legal with restrictions in California. CBD is fully legal in Washington but legal with restrictions in California. THCA is banned in Washington 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 Washington vs. legal with restrictions in California.
| Compound | Washington | 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 |