Legal & Compliance
CBD Legal Status in the USA
A comprehensive, state-by-state guide to CBD laws, THC limits, and hemp regulations across the United States.
Fully Legal
Medical Only
Restricted
Federal Framework
The 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized hemp and hemp-derived products, including CBD, as long as they contain no more than 0.3% THC by dry weight. This landmark legislation removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and placed it under the jurisdiction of the USDA.
However, the FDA has not yet established a clear regulatory pathway for CBD in food and dietary supplements. Individual states retain the right to impose their own restrictions, creating a patchwork of regulations across the country.
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Alabama
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2021 (Darren Wesley 'Ato' Hall Compassion Act).
- Hemp-derived CBD with ≤0.3% THC is legal for purchase.
- CBD food and beverages face additional state restrictions.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Alaska
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legal since 2014.
- Hemp-derived CBD products are widely available.
- The state has a regulated cannabis market with licensed dispensaries.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Arizona
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized via Prop 207 in 2020.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and widely sold.
- Strong medical cannabis program established in 2010.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Arkansas
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2016.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal under state hemp program.
- Recreational cannabis remains illegal.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
California
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legal since 2016 (Prop 64).
- Largest legal cannabis market in the US.
- Hemp-derived CBD is widely available in stores and online.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Colorado
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- First state to legalize recreational cannabis (2012).
- Pioneer in CBD and cannabis regulation.
- Hemp-derived CBD products are legal and widely accessible.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Connecticut
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2021.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- Regulated retail sales began in 2023.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Delaware
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2023.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal for sale and purchase.
- Medical cannabis program established in 2011.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Florida
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2016 (Amendment 2).
- One of the largest medical cannabis markets in the US.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and widely available in retail stores.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Georgia
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Limited medical cannabis program (low-THC oil only).
- Hemp-derived CBD with ≤0.3% THC is legal.
- The state has a growing CBD retail market.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Hawaii
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2000.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal under the state hemp program.
- Recreational legalization efforts are ongoing.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Idaho
RestrictedTHC Limit
0% THC
Medical Program
No
- One of the strictest CBD states — products must contain 0% THC.
- No medical cannabis program.
- Only CBD products derived from mature hemp stalks or seeds with zero THC are legal.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Illinois
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2019 (first state via legislature).
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- Chicago is a major CBD retail market.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Indiana
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD with ≤0.3% THC is legal (SB 52, 2019).
- No medical or recreational cannabis program.
- CBD products must be tested and properly labeled.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Iowa
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Limited medical cannabis program (requires patient card).
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal under the 2018 Farm Bill.
- Consumable CBD products face some state-level restrictions.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Kansas
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- No medical or recreational cannabis program.
- CBD food products and supplements face regulatory uncertainty.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Kentucky
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Major hemp cultivation state — one of the first to adopt the 2014 Farm Bill pilot.
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2023 (effective 2025).
- Hemp-derived CBD products are widely produced and sold.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Louisiana
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis available through licensed pharmacies.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and widely sold.
- The state has expanded its medical program significantly since 2019.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Maine
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legal since 2016.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- CBD-infused food and beverages are permitted.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Maryland
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2022.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and widely available.
- Strong medical cannabis program since 2014.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Massachusetts
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legal since 2016.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- One of the most established legal cannabis markets on the East Coast.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Michigan
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2018.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- Large and growing cannabis and CBD market.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Minnesota
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2023.
- Hemp-derived CBD and delta-8 edibles were legal even before full legalization.
- Progressive hemp and CBD regulatory framework.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Mississippi
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2022.
- Hemp-derived CBD with ≤0.3% THC is legal.
- The medical program is still developing its retail infrastructure.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Missouri
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2022 (Amendment 3).
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and widely sold.
- Growing number of dispensaries across the state.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Montana
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2020.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- Medical cannabis has been available since 2004.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Nebraska
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- No medical or recreational cannabis program.
- CBD regulations are minimal but evolving.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Nevada
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legal since 2016.
- Las Vegas is a major cannabis tourism destination.
- Hemp-derived CBD is widely available and unregulated beyond THC limits.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
New Hampshire
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis available through Alternative Treatment Centers.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- Recreational cannabis decriminalized but not legalized.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
New Jersey
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2020.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and available retail.
- One of the fastest-growing legal markets on the East Coast.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
New Mexico
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2021.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- The state has a well-established medical cannabis program since 2007.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
New York
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2021 (MRTA).
- Hemp-derived CBD is widely available in shops and online.
- New York City is one of the largest CBD retail markets in the US.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
North Carolina
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- Very limited medical cannabis program (CBD-only for epilepsy).
- Broader medical cannabis legislation is under discussion.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
North Dakota
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2016.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal.
- Small but regulated medical cannabis market.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Ohio
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2023 (Issue 2).
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and widely available.
- Medical cannabis program has been active since 2016.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Oklahoma
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- One of the most permissive medical cannabis programs in the US.
- Over 2,000 licensed dispensaries across the state.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Oregon
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legal since 2014.
- Pioneer in cannabis regulation and psilocybin therapy.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal and widely available.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Pennsylvania
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2016.
- Hemp-derived CBD with ≤0.3% THC is legal.
- Large medical cannabis patient base.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Rhode Island
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2022.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- Medical cannabis has been available since 2006.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
South Carolina
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- No medical or recreational cannabis program.
- CBD products are available but face some regulatory gray areas.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
South Dakota
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2020.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal under state hemp program.
- Recreational legalization attempt was overturned by courts.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Tennessee
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- No comprehensive medical cannabis program (limited CBD-only law).
- Active hemp cultivation state.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Texas
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Limited medical cannabis program (Compassionate Use Program).
- Hemp-derived CBD with ≤0.3% THC is legal under HB 1325.
- Massive retail CBD market — one of the largest in the US.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Utah
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2018 (Prop 2).
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- CBD products must be registered with the state.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Vermont
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2018 (first state via legislature without ballot).
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal.
- Small but progressive cannabis and CBD market.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Virginia
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legalized in 2021.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal and widely available.
- Retail sales framework is being developed.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Washington
Fully LegalTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Recreational cannabis legal since 2012 (alongside Colorado).
- Mature regulated cannabis market.
- Hemp-derived CBD is fully legal and widely sold.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
West Virginia
Medical OnlyTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
Yes
- Medical cannabis legalized in 2017.
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- Dispensary network is expanding across the state.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Wisconsin
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- No comprehensive medical cannabis program (limited CBD-only law).
- CBD products are widely available despite regulatory ambiguity.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Wyoming
RestrictedTHC Limit
0.3%
Medical Program
No
- Hemp-derived CBD is legal with ≤0.3% THC.
- No medical or recreational cannabis program.
- CBD market is small but products are available.
Last updated: 2026-03Official Source
Traveling with CBD Across States
While hemp-derived CBD is federally legal, state laws vary significantly. Keep these tips in mind when traveling.
1
Always carry a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) showing your product contains less than 0.3% THC.
2
Avoid flying with CBD flower — TSA may flag it as it looks identical to marijuana.
3
Check the specific laws of your destination state, especially for edibles and beverages.
4
Keep products in original, clearly labeled packaging during travel.
FDA & CBD Regulation
The FDA has approved only one CBD medication — Epidiolex — for the treatment of severe epilepsy. The agency has not approved CBD as a dietary supplement or food additive.
Despite this, thousands of CBD products are sold across the US. The FDA primarily focuses enforcement on companies making unapproved health claims. In practice, most CBD wellness products are available without restriction in states that allow them.
Legal Disclaimer
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. CBD regulations change frequently at both state and federal levels. Always verify current laws with official government sources before purchasing, selling, or traveling with CBD products.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CBD legal in all 50 US states?
Hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% THC is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill. However, some states impose additional restrictions on CBD products, particularly edibles and beverages. Most states allow CBD oils, capsules, and topicals without restriction.
What is the federal THC limit for CBD products?
The 2018 Farm Bill sets the federal THC limit at 0.3% by dry weight for hemp-derived products. Products exceeding this limit are classified as marijuana and are subject to different state and federal regulations.
Can I buy CBD without a prescription in the USA?
In most states, hemp-derived CBD products can be purchased without a prescription at retail stores, pharmacies, and online. Prescription-only CBD (Epidiolex) is a separate, FDA-approved pharmaceutical product.
Can I fly with CBD products within the US?
TSA allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC in carry-on and checked bags. However, TSA officers cannot distinguish between legal CBD and illegal cannabis products, so carry your CoA and keep products in original packaging.
What is the difference between hemp-derived and marijuana-derived CBD?
The legal distinction is based on THC content. Hemp-derived CBD comes from plants with 0.3% THC or less and is federally legal. Marijuana-derived CBD comes from plants with more than 0.3% THC and is only legal in states with medical or recreational cannabis programs.
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