Is THCA Legal in Iowa?
Iowa allows registered “consumable hemp” with strict potency caps and bans inhalation products. Total-THC limits and 21+ age rules apply.
Quick Summary (2024–2025)
- Caps & formula: max 4 mg total THC per serving and 10 mg per container, where total THC = Δ9 + (0.877 × THCA). Iowa HHS Product List Upload Guide (Rev. 07/24).
- No inhalables: products “introduced … by any method of inhalation” are prohibited (e.g., pre-rolls, vapes). Iowa HHS Consumable Hemp · Law Enforcement Guide (2025).
- 21+ sales & registration: retailers/manufacturers must register; age gating enforced. HHS Consumable Hemp · Iowa Public Radio.
Wholesale Buyer Notes
- Don’t ship flower/inhalables: THCA flower, vapes, and other inhalation products are not allowed in IA’s consumable hemp program.
- Formulate to caps: ensure per-serving and per-container totals meet 4 mg / 10 mg thresholds and use batch COAs on a dry-weight basis.
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