Wild Hemp’s Guide to CBD Legality Across the United States
The CBD market has increased in popularity at a staggering rate over the last several years, and of course none of its popularity would have been possible without the transformation of hemp laws in our country. Because of these relatively new laws regarding the hemp plant and its star compound cannabidiol (CBD), we have been able to enjoy CBD more easily than ever before, with hemp and CBD-derived products being accessible on the market.
Still, even after all these years, there remains quite a bit of confusion regarding the specifics of hemp laws in our country, especially when you examine them on a state level.
Federal Law
Most of us know that in 2018, the United States passed the Farm Bill, which finally legalized the hemp plant including its individual derivatives so that CBD enthusiasts could legally purchase a wide range of hemp products, both in person and online. This piece of legislation clearly mentions that all hemp products can be sold and purchased legally as long as a person is of age in their state, and as long as the hemp products being sold contain a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC, the amount that naturally occurs in hemp anyway.
Under federal law, there are no restrictions when it comes to possession amounts, nor are there restrictions on the types of hemp products that can be sold in terms of their formulations or how they are delivered into the body. CBD products can also contain any strength that the manufacturer sees fit.
CBD Laws According to State
While federal law is clear about the legality of the hemp plant and its individual compounds, state laws can vary when it comes to how they want to govern cannabinoids.
Alabama
Hemp is fully legal in Alabama. But, only as long as products contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. There is no restriction on product type, possession amount or strength.
Alaska
CBD is fully legal in Alaska. Products must contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. There are no further restrictions.
CBD products are legal in Arizona. This is as long as they contain a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. There are no restrictions when it comes to the formulations.
CBD is completely legal in Arkansas. There are no restrictions other than a maximum THC level of 0.3%. All product forms are legal.
California
All hemp products are completely legal in California. The state has legalized marijuana and its key compound delta 9 THC, so there are no limits on how much THC a CBD product can contain.
Colorado
Colorado is another state that has fully legalized cannabis. Therefore, CBD can be sold freely throughout the state with no delta 9 restrictions. All of its forms are legal.
Connecticut
Hemp is legal throughout Connecticut. Products must contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC to be sold legally. There are no restrictions on product type.
Delaware
CBD products can be sold freely throughout Delaware. But, only as long as they have a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. All types of products are legal to sell.
Florida
In Florida, CBD is perfectly legal. But, it must contain a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. There are no additional restrictions.
Georgia
CBD products are completely legal throughout Georgia with the exception of hemp-infused foods and beverages. Other types of products are legal. Products cannot contain more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Hawaii
CBD is legal in Hawaii. The state adheres to federal law that states that CBD products cannot possess more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. All product types are legal in the state.
Idaho
Idaho is one of two states in which all hemp products, including cannabidiol, are technically banned. NO CBD products are legal in the state. This may change soon due to growing pressure from certain legislators.
Illinois
In Illinois, hemp is fully legal. This is without any restrictions other than the level of delta 9 THC, which, like federal law, must be no more than 0.3%. All product types are legal.
Indiana
Indiana is another state in which hemp is fully legal. There are no restrictions aside from the 0.3% limit for delta 9 THC in a formula. All product types are legal.
Iowa
Iowa is another state in which hemp is technically legal, but it is more complicated than that. Although it’s deemed illegal, the laws are not enforced, which is why CBD businesses do exist in the state.
Kansas
Kansas allows CBD to be used freely throughout the state as long as products contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. There are no additional restrictions. All product types are legal.
Kentucky
CBD is completely legal in Kentucky, as long as products have a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. CBD flower is, however, banned in the state. Other delivery methods are legal.
Louisiana
CBD is legal in Louisiana. This is without any restrictions other than a max delta 9 THC level of 0.3%. All product types are legal.
Maine
CBD is legal in the state of Maine. However, products can contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. In the state, all product types are legal.
Maryland
Hemp products containing a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC are legal in Maryland. The state adheres to federal law. Therefore, CBD is legal in all forms including every delivery method.
Massachusetts
CBD is totally legal in Massachusetts with the exception of foods, beverages and supplements. Further, products must contain a maximum delta 9 THC level of 0.3%. There are no other restrictions.
Michigan
CBD is legal in Michigan. But, with the exception of foods and beverages. Again, products may not contain more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Minnesota
Minnesota is another state which bans foods and drinks containing CBD. However, all other hemp products are legal. This is as long as they contain a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Mississippi
In Mississippi, CBD is completely legal. This applies to all of its forms. But, only as long as products contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Missouri
CBD is totally legal in Missouri. There are no laws limiting types of products that may be sold. Products must contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Montana
All CBD products except for foods and drinks can be sold in Montana. This is also as long as the products have a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. There are no further restrictions.
Nebraska
Nebraska has recently legalized CBD products in the state. But, this is as long as they contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. There are no additional restrictions.
Nevada
CBD is legal in Nevada, with no limits on product type of THC amount, as cannabis is fully legalized in the state. CBD in Nevada therefore has no restrictions. And, it does not follow federal law.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire is another state that has banned foods and drinks. This also applies to products with more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. All other CBD is legal.
New Jersey
CBD is legal in New Jersey. There are no limitations except for a maximum 0.3% delta 9 THC level. The state follows federal law.
New Mexico
In New Mexico, hemp products are fully legal throughout the state. There are no limitations other than a maximum amount of 0.3% delta 9 THC. All CBD product types are therefore legal.
New York
CBD is legal in New York. However, foods and beverages are not. Also restricted are products containing more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
North Carolina
In North Carolina, hemp is legal. But, only as long as there is no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC in a product. All product types are legal.
North Dakota
CBD products are legal in North Dakota. But, the state sticks to federal law. So, products must have no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Ohio
CBD is legal in Ohio. This is as long as no product contains more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. All product types are legal.
Oklahoma
All hemp products can be sold legally in Oklahoma. However, only as long as they do not contain more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. All product types are legal.
Oregon
Another state that fully allows hemp is Oregon. The only restriction is a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. All product types are legal.
Pennsylvania
Hemp is legal throughout Pennsylvania. There are no limitations except a maximum 0.3% delta 9 THC level. The state adheres to federal law.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island permits CBD to be sold freely throughout the state. All of its forms are legal. But, with the exception of products containing more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
South Carolina
South Carolina technically allows CBD. But, it has banned flower, edibles and drinks. All other CBD products containing at most 0.3% delta 9 THC are legal in the state.
South Dakota
CBD is legal in South Dakota. This is as long as products contain a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. All product types are legal.
Tennessee
All hemp is legal in Tennessee. This is as long as no product sold contains more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. All product types are legal.
Texas
Texans can legally purchase all CBD products that contain a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC. All types of product forms are legal. The state adheres to federal law.
Utah
CBD is legal in Utah. This is except for foods, drinks and smokable products. Again, products must have a maximum delta 9 THC level of 0.3%.
Vermont
CBD is legal in Vermont. Products can be sold freely as long as they contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. All product types are legal.
Virginia
Virginia is another state in which all hemp goods with a maximum of 0.3% delta 9 THC are legal. The state permits all product forms. It adheres to federal law.
Washington
All CBD products with a maximum level of 0.3% delta 9 THC are legal in Washington. This is except for foods and beverages. All other delivery methods are allowed.
West Virginia
CBD is legal in West Virginia. The only restriction stating that products must have a maximum delta 9 THC level of 0.3%. All forms are legal.
Wisconsin
All CBD products with a maximum level of 0.3% delta 9 THC are legal in Wisconsin. Technically, this is only with written permission from a doctor. We do not know how strongly this is enforced.
Wyoming
CBD is fully legal in Wyoming, as long as no product contains more than 0.3% delta 9 THC. The state adheres to federal law. Therefore, all product types are legal.