Delta-8 is a hemp-derived product that has been gaining popularity in recent years. However, due to its potential psychoactive effects, many states have taken steps to regulate or even ban the sale and use of Delta-8 products. New York, Nevada, North Dakota, Oregon, and Rhode Island have all banned the sale and use of Delta-8 products. In California, Delta-8 is legal but highly restricted.
Products that contain more than 0.3% THC are regulated by the state and are illegal under California state law. The use, possession, sale, distribution, and production of Delta-8 products derived from both hemp and marijuana are considered prohibited in many states. While consumers cannot purchase or possess any quantity of hemp-derived Delta-8, they can purchase marijuana-derived Delta-8 at an authorized dispensary. In response to the new restrictions on Delta-8 products, some members of the hemp industry are fighting back.
State regulators in Texas, Kentucky, and Kansas are facing lawsuits from the hemp industry over the new restrictions. In Virginia, regulators received occasional taunts and outbursts of anger at a meeting earlier this month after announcing new restrictions on edible Delta-8 products. It is important for consumers to be aware of the laws in their state regarding Delta-8 products before purchasing or using them. While some states have taken steps to regulate or even ban the sale and use of Delta-8 products, other states may be more lenient in their regulations.
