Is CBD Legal? State-by-State Guide (2026)

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CBD Products is legal in 40 states as of 2026. It's banned in 1 state and restricted with conditions in 9. Laws vary significantly — what's perfectly fine in one state can carry criminal penalties next door.

40 Legal

9 Restricted

1 Illegal

Last verified: April 2026 · About our research

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State	Status	Summary
Alabama	LEGAL	CBD products derived from hemp with less than 0.3% THC are legal in Alabama following the 2019 Alabama Industrial Hemp A...	Details →
Alaska	LEGAL	Alaska permits the possession and sale of hemp-derived CBD products under Alaska Statutes Title 17 and regulations by th...	Details →
Arizona	LEGAL	Arizona legalized hemp and hemp-derived CBD products under Arizona Revised Statutes Title 3, Chapter 10. Products must c...	Details →
Arkansas	LEGAL	Arkansas permits hemp-derived CBD products under the Arkansas Industrial Hemp Act (Ark. Code Ann. § 2-15-401 et seq.). P...	Details →
California	LEGAL	California allows hemp-derived CBD products under the California Department of Public Health regulations and the Califor...	Details →
Colorado	LEGAL	Colorado permits hemp-derived CBD products under the Colorado Industrial Hemp Program (Colo. Rev. Stat. § 35-61-101 et s...	Details →
Connecticut	LEGAL	Connecticut allows hemp-derived CBD products under the Connecticut Hemp Program (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 22-61aa et seq.). Pr...	Details →
Delaware	LEGAL	Delaware permits hemp-derived CBD products under the Delaware Hemp Program (Del. Code Ann. tit. 3, § 1601 et seq.). Prod...	Details →
Florida	LEGAL	Florida allows hemp-derived CBD products under the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Hemp Program ...	Details →
Georgia	LEGAL	Georgia permits hemp-derived CBD products under the Georgia Industrial Hemp Act (O.C.G.A. § 2-23-1 et seq.). Products mu...	Details →
Hawaii	LEGAL	Hawaii allows the possession and sale of hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, consistent wit...	Details →
Idaho	ILLEGAL	Idaho law prohibits CBD products containing any amount of THC, including hemp-derived CBD with less than 0.3% THC. The s...	Details →
Illinois	LEGAL	Illinois permits the possession and sale of hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Il...	Details →
Indiana	LEGAL	Indiana allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Indiana Hemp Farming Act. The state r...	Details →
Iowa	LEGAL	Iowa permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Iowa Industrial Hemp Act. The state req...	Details →
Kansas	LEGAL	Kansas legalized hemp and hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Kansas Industrial Hemp Act...	Details →
Kentucky	LEGAL	Kentucky permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Kentucky Industrial Hemp Program. T...	Details →
Louisiana	LEGAL	Louisiana allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Louisiana Industrial Hemp Program. ...	Details →
Maine	LEGAL	Maine permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Maine Industrial Hemp Program. The sta...	Details →
Maryland	LEGAL	Maryland allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Maryland Hemp Program. The state req...	Details →
Massachusetts	LEGAL	CBD products derived from hemp with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC are legal in Massachusetts. The state follows the 2018 Fa...	Details →
Michigan	LEGAL	Michigan permits the possession and sale of hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Mi...	Details →
Minnesota	LEGAL	Minnesota allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Minnesota Hemp Program (Minn. Stat....	Details →
Mississippi	RESTRICTED	Mississippi permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Mississippi Industrial Hemp Prog...	Details →
Missouri	LEGAL	Missouri allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Missouri Industrial Hemp Program (Mo...	Details →
Montana	LEGAL	Montana permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Montana Industrial Hemp Program (Mon...	Details →
Nebraska	RESTRICTED	Nebraska allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Nebraska Hemp Farming Act (Neb. Rev....	Details →
Nevada	LEGAL	Nevada permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Nevada Hemp Program (Nev. Rev. Stat. ...	Details →
New Hampshire	LEGAL	New Hampshire allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under RSA 126-X and the New Hampshire Dep...	Details →
New Jersey	LEGAL	New Jersey permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the New Jersey Hemp Farming Act (N.J....	Details →
New Mexico	LEGAL	CBD products derived from hemp with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC are legal in New Mexico. The state follows the 2018 Farm ...	Details →
New York	LEGAL	New York permits the sale and possession of hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC, consistent ...	Details →
North Carolina	LEGAL	North Carolina allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the North Carolina Industrial Hemp...	Details →
North Dakota	RESTRICTED	CBD Products are legal with restrictions in North Dakota. 3% Delta-9 THC under the North Dakota Industrial Hemp Act (NDC...	Details →
Ohio	RESTRICTED	CBD Products are legal with restrictions in Ohio. 3% Delta-9 THC under the Ohio Industrial Hemp Program (Ohio Revised Co...	Details →
Oklahoma	RESTRICTED	CBD Products are legal with restrictions in Oklahoma. 3% Delta-9 THC under the Oklahoma Industrial Hemp Program (Okla. S...	Details →
Oregon	RESTRICTED	CBD Products are legal with restrictions in Oregon. 3% Delta-9 THC under the Oregon Industrial Hemp Program (ORS Chapter...	Details →
Pennsylvania	LEGAL	Pennsylvania permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Pr...	Details →
Rhode Island	LEGAL	Rhode Island allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the Rhode Island Hemp Program (R.I. ...	Details →
South Carolina	LEGAL	South Carolina permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC under the South Carolina Industrial Hem...	Details →
South Dakota	RESTRICTED	South Dakota allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under state law, but the sale and possession are r...	Details →
Tennessee	LEGAL	Tennessee permits the possession and sale of hemp-derived CBD products containing less than 0.3% THC under Tenn. Code An...	Details →
Texas	LEGAL	Texas allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under Texas Agriculture Code Chapter 121. The Texas Depar...	Details →
Utah	LEGAL	Utah permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under Utah Code Ann. § 4-41-101 et seq. The Utah Departme...	Details →
Vermont	RESTRICTED	Vermont regulates adult-use cannabis and prohibits intoxicating hemp-derived products. Administrative penalties apply fo...	Details →
Virginia	LEGAL	Virginia permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under Va. Code Ann. § 3.2-4118. The Virginia Departme...	Details →
Washington	LEGAL	Washington allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under RCW 69.50.575. The Washington State Liquor and...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	West Virginia permits hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under W. Va. Code § 19-2E-1 et seq. The West Vir...	Details →
Wisconsin	LEGAL	Wisconsin allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC under Wis. Stat. § 94.55. The Wisconsin Department of...	Details →
Wyoming	RESTRICTED	Wyoming allows hemp-derived CBD products with less than 0.3% THC but prohibits sale to individuals under 21. The state r...	Details →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CBD Products legal in the United States?

How many states allow cbd products?

As of 2026, cbd products is legal in 40 states, restricted with conditions in 9 states, and illegal in 1 state. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

What happens if you get caught with cbd products in a state where it's illegal?

Penalties range from civil fines to felony charges depending on the state. Some states treat first offenses as misdemeanors with small fines, while others classify possession as a felony carrying prison time. Check the specific state page for exact penalties, charge levels, and enforcement likelihood.

Can you travel across state lines with cbd products?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If cbd products is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. This applies to driving, flying, and shipping.