Is Delta 8 THC Legal?
Is Delta 8 THC federally legal?
YES
Delta 8 THC may sound intimidating, given the historical associations with Delta 9 THC over the past nine decades. However, Delta 8 THC is fully legal at the federal level and in most states in the United States, thanks to the passage of H.R. 2, also known as the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 or the 2018 Farm Bill.
The 2018 Farm Bill explicitly legalized all derivatives, isomers, and cannabinoids present in hemp as long as the final product contains less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC. It’s worth noting that delta 8 THC is an isomer of CBD, which is a derivative of hemp, and CBD itself is a cannabinoid found in hemp. Our extracts conform to the legal requirement, containing less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC.
Questions about the Federal Analogue Act, a component of the Controlled Substances Act, often arise due to Delta 8 THC being listed. Fortunately, the 2018 Farm Bill addresses this concern by amending the Controlled Substances Act to exclude all tetrahydrocannabinol found in hemp explicitly.
The pertinent language from the 2018 Farm Bill is provided below, along with links to the original text.
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SEC. 297A. DEFINITIONS.
(1) HEMP.—The term ‘hemp’ means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.
SEC. 12619. CONFORMING CHANGES TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES ACT.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 102(16) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 802(16)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘(16) The’’ and inserting ‘‘(16)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘Such term does not include the’’ and inserting the following:
‘‘(B) The term ‘marihuana’ does not include—
‘‘(i) hemp, as defined in section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946; or
‘‘(ii) the’’. (b) TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL.—Schedule I, as set forth in section 202(c) of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 812(c)), is amended in subsection
(c)(17) by inserting after ‘‘Tetrahydrocannabinols’’ the following: ‘‘, except for tetrahydrocannabinols in hemp (as defined under section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946)’’.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Delta 8 THC legal under federal law?
Yes. Delta 8 THC is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill as long as it is derived from hemp and contains less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC on a dry weight basis. The Geek THC brand, operated by GEEK THCX, ensures all products meet federal compliance standards.
Why is Delta 8 THC legal in some states but not others?
While federally legal, individual states can restrict or ban Delta 8 THC. State laws vary, so legality depends on local regulations where you live.
What does the 2018 Farm Bill say about Delta 8 THC?
The 2018 Farm Bill legalized hemp and all its derivatives, cannabinoids, and isomers, including Delta 8 THC, as long as Delta 9 THC levels remain under 0.3%.
Is Delta 8 THC the same as Delta 9 THC?
No. Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC are isomers, meaning they have similar structures but different effects. Delta 8 is typically considered milder than Delta 9 THC.
Is Delta 8 THC safe to use?
Delta 8 THC is generally considered safe when purchased from reputable, lab-tested brands. Always review third-party lab results and follow proper dosage guidelines.
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