The Legal Status of Cannabis in the United States

The legal status of CBD (cannabidiol) and other cannabis-related products varies by state in the United States. It's important to note that laws and regulations can change, so it's always a good idea to verify information with up-to-date sources. Here's a general overview of the legal status of CBD and other cannabis items:

1.      Legal for Recreational and Medical Use: Some states have legalized both recreational and medical use of cannabis and its derivatives, including CBD. Examples include:

·         Alaska
·         Arizona
·         California
·         Colorado
·         Connecticut
·         Delaware
·         District of Columbia
·         Illinois
·         Mane
·         Maryland
·         Massachusetts
·         Michigan
·         Minnesota
·         Missouri
·         Montana
·         Nevada
·         New Jersey
·         New Mexico
·         New York
·         Oregon
·         Rhode Island
·         Vermont
·         Virginia
·         Washington

2.      Legal for Medical Use Only: Several states allow the use of CBD and other cannabis products for medical purposes but have not legalized recreational use. These states may have specific regulations and requirements for obtaining medical cannabis:

·         Alabama
·         Arkansas
·         Florida
·         Hawaii
·         Louisiana
·         Mississippi
·         New Hampshire
·         North Dakota
·         North Dakota
·         Ohio
·         Oklahoma
·         Pennsylvania
·         South Dekota
·         Utah
·         West Virginia

3.      Limited Medical Use: Some states allow the use of CBD or low-THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) products for specific medical conditions. These laws are often quite restrictive and may limit the types of medical conditions for which CBD can be prescribed:

·         Georgia
·         Indiana
·         Iowa
·         Kentucky
·         Tennessee
·         Texas
·         Wisconsin

4.      Delta-8 THC: A much Lighter dose of THC with less of the High Effect Seems to help people relax more compared to other Cannabidiol, or CBD products and is Legal to sell in most states do to a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill Delta 8 is unregulated at the federal level. In recent months 14 States have blocked the sell of Delta-8 citing lack of research into the compounds psychoactive effects, those states are:

• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Colorado
• Delaware
• Idaho
• Iowa
• Kentucky
• Mississippi
• Montana
• New York
• Rhode Island
• Utah
• Vermont

5.      Delta-9 THC: Has a Stronger Dose of THC which produces the High Effect and is Legal to sell in most states do to a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill when it comes to delta-9 and having no substantial legal challenges in progress. This means that it’s limited to being 0.3% delta-9 by dry weight, but that’s it and is legal in :

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• Delaware
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois  
• Indiana
• Iowa
• Kansas
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Puerto Rico
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Virginia
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming
• Washington D.C.

Some States are in Dispute but still Legal

• Kentucky
• Pennsylvania
• Vermont

6.      Completely Illegal: Some states have not legalized any form of cannabis use, including CBD, for either recreational or medical purposes. Possession or use of CBD products containing any amount of THC can be illegal in these states:

·         Idaho
·         Kansas
·         Nebraska
·         North Carolina
·         South Carolina
·         Wyoming

Remember that CBD derived from hemp (with less than 0.3% THC content) was legalized at the federal level with the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. However, individual states can still have their own regulations and restrictions on CBD and other cannabis-related products. Additionally, even if a state has legalized cannabis, it's important to understand the specific rules and regulations related to cultivation, distribution, possession, and use.
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it's recommended to consult official government sources, state health departments, or legal experts familiar with your specific jurisdiction. You can find those at

https://www.mpp.org/states/PutYourStateHere/