Is THCA Legal in California?
California allows THC products via licensed cannabis retailers, but its hemp rules (AB 45 and CDPH emergency regs) effectively prohibit detectable THC in hemp products.
Quick Summary (2024–2025)
- No detectable THC in hemp: CDPH emergency regulations (effective Sept 23, 2024) and continuing in 2025 require hemp products to contain no detectable THC.
- THC sales via dispensaries: products with detectable THC must be sold through licensed cannabis dispensaries.
- Enforcement posture: state explicitly targeted “intoxicating hemp” loopholes.
References: CDPH: Emergency Hemp Regulations · CDPH News Release · Analysis: making rules permanent (2025)
Wholesale Buyer Notes
- Don’t ship THC hemp to general retail: “no detectable THC” standard applies to hemp goods.
- Use licensed cannabis channel: THC products (including THCA-rich flower) must route through licensed dispensaries.
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