Delta 8 THC isn’t explicitly legal. Instead, federal law creates a “gray zone” that opens doors to sales. Individual states made the Delta 9 THC cousin, which is the active ingredient in cannabis, illegal. It is interesting to note that Delta 8 THC was banned in several states, including those where Delta 9 can be used medicinally and recreationally. It is often asked, “Why does some state ban delta 8 THC?”
What is Delta 8 THC?
Congress passed the Farm Bill in 2018. It included unique provisions for hemp producers. The law allowed hemp-extracted products to be legal, provided that they did not contain more than 0.03% Delta9 THC. Delta 8 THC was not mentioned, but some people have found methods to extract Delta 8 HHC. Although Delta 8 THC is not on the federal controlled substances list, it has effects that are similar to Delta 9. Research and reports indicate that Delta 8 THC is more mild than Delta 9.
State Laws and Delta 8 THC Controversies
States can regulate Delta 8 THC sales regardless of federal “gray zones”. Some states don’t like lax cannabis regulations and aren’t interested in allowing free flow of disposables or other products within their borders. This is the list of states that have banned Delta 8 THC: Alaska, Arizona. Colorado, Connecticut. Delaware, Kentucky. Idaho, Iowa. Montana. New York. North Dakota. Rhode Island. Utah. Vermont.
This number could change as some states may ban Delta 8 THC. If you are planning to purchase Delta 8 Vapables, it is important to check the local laws before purchasing.
Legal Cannabis vs. Delta 8 THC
Many states that have legalized traditional marijuana for recreational or medical purposes have banned Delta 8 THC. Vermont for instance stated that Delta 8 products fell under the “use synthetic cannabinoids,” which in New York is illegal. New York regulations prohibit “cannabinoids made through isomerization,” making Delta-8 disposable and no go in New York.
An uneasy opinion is that regulators and lawmakers don’t want to see a product compete with legal cannabis. Other reasons could be behind the bans.
Sometimes, news reports mention that regulators are uncomfortable with products that have questions about the manufacturing process. Unreliable sellers could release dangerous products, such as hemp-derived Delta 8 THC that is synthetic. One day, Illinois may pass a rule that Delta8 products must be tested and labeled to be legal.
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