CBD is legally allowed in 44 States. In the 28 states where medical marijuana is legal, CBD products are covered by those same medical marijuana legal protections. Only six states completely outlaw CBD: Idaho, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Indiana, and West Virginia. Most states with CBD-only laws allow possession, but do not allow licensed dispensaries, home cultivation, or any other supply infrastructure.
The United States Farm Bill of 2014 classified industrial hemp as containing less than 0.3% THC on a dry-weight basis, which allows manufacturers – by U.S. Federal law – to conveniently ship to your doorstep. Manufacturers will cultivate what is legally considered “hemp” to have high amounts of CBD and the legal limit of THC. This is the loophole companies use to get CBD to the hands of patients needing relief. However, the DEA still considers ANY cannabis plant as illegal – in which industrial hemp is classified as a cannabis plant. As a result, it is riskier to sell CBD oil than to possess it. The DEA sets its focus on the largest manufacturers rather than the consumers, since you have many states who deem any cannabis plant legal for medical purposes…and even legal for recreational use.
However, anything above 0.3% would be considered marijuana – which would either be completely illegal in your state or legal only to those who hold a medical marijuana card issued by the state. Medical marijuana cannot be transported across state lines, making ordering marijuana online or from out of state sellers illegal.
For a deeper understanding, read Leafly’s article “Is CBD Oil Legal? Depends on Where You Are and Who You Ask“.
