What is the Legality of CBD Across the USA?

Countless Americans have found ways to incorporate hemp
into their daily routines, and the CBD market in the United States is booming
like never before. But, still, the laws
related to hemp can be a bit confusing depending on where you live. While federal law legalized hemp a couple of
years back, there are still some states that have not fully embraced the CBD
trend.

If you’re going to use CBD, it’s important to know for
certain that it is legal where you live and understand what limitations your
state has put on certain types of hemp-derived products.

Federal Law vs. State Law

Before we break down each state’s CBD laws, it’s
important to understand the difference between federal law and state law. In 2018, the United States passed the
Farm Bill, and this legalized hemp on the federal level. The law stated that hemp and all of its
derivatives could be purchased and sold legally, as long as these products
contain no more than 0.3% THC.

In spite of federal law, states have the right to
modify these laws as they see fit. This
is why some states have legalized marijuana despite the fact that it’s illegal
federally. Similarly, some states have
put restrictions on hemp that have a direct effect on residents’ ability to
explore what CBD can do for them.

A Breakdown of CBD Laws by State

Now, let’s go over each state so that you can figure
out where you stand:

Alabama

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Alaska

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Arizona

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Arkansas

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

California

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: None

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Colorado

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: None

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

ConnecticutLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

DelawareLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

FloridaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

GeorgiaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles) and beverages

Possession limits: None

HawaiiLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

IdahoLegal
or Illegal: Illegal

Legal THC Limit: –

Specific CBD products that are illegal: –

Possession limits: –

Illinois

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: None

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

IndianaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

IowaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Vapes, flower and other inhalable hemp products

Possession limits: None

KansasLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

KentuckyLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
CBD flower

Possession limits: None

LouisianaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

MaineLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

MarylandLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

MassachusettsLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles), beverages and supplements

Possession limits: None

MichiganLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles) and beverages

Possession limits: None

MinnesotaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles) and beverages

Possession limits: None

MississippiLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

MissouriLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Montana

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles) and beverages

Possession limits: None

NebraskaLegal
or Illegal: Illegal

Legal THC Limit: –

Specific CBD products that are illegal: –

Possession limits: –

NevadaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: None

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

New HampshireLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles) and beverages

Possession limits: None

New JerseyLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

New MexicoLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

New YorkLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles) and beverages

Possession limits: None

.North CarolinaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

North DakotaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

OhioLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

OklahomaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

OregonLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Pennsylvania

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Rhode IslandLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

South CarolinaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles), beverages and CBD flower

Possession limits: None

South DakotaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

TennesseeLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

TexasLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

UtahLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles), drinks, and smokable products such as flower

Possession limits: None

VermontLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

VirginiaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

WashingtonLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
Foods (edibles) and beverages

Possession limits: None

West VirginiaLegal
or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

WisconsinLegal
or Illegal: Legal only with the approval of a doctor

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

Wyoming

Legal or Illegal: Legal

Legal THC Limit: 0.3%

Specific CBD products that are illegal:
None

Possession limits: None

*Note:
State laws can change at any time, so check with your state’s laws frequently. This information is not to be used as the exact laws. As with anything check with your states attorney general and local attorneys. 

CBD is legal according to federal law, but the reality
is that a number of states have created restrictions on how we can use
hemp. Therefore, make sure that before
you start a CBD routine, you check to see what your state has to say. This way, you can enjoy cannabidiol without
risk of getting into legal trouble.