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Each guide answers one question people actually search for, from primary sources, with the date it was last checked.

Is THC legal in Wisconsin? Hemp products, the September 2026 vape directory, and what is still unregulated
As of September 17, 2026 Wisconsin regulates only hemp vapes: since July 2, 2026 a hemp vape that is not listed in the Department of Revenue directory may not be sold, and since September 1, 2026 a forfeiture of $1,000 a day for each device applies (Wis. Stat. 995.15; both days are from the Department's Common Questions page, read October 8, 2026; under s. 995.15(2m) the manufacturer's certification under sub. (2) first applies to a hemp vape on July 1, 2026). For hemp-derived gummies and drinks, Wis. Stat. s. 94.55 (read October 8, 2026) sets no cap, seller licence or age limit; THCA flower and delta-8 are not confirmed.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
How to read a certificate of analysis: total THC, THCA and the numbers that decide legality
A certificate of analysis (COA) lists a product's cannabinoids by weight. The line that matters most from December 11, 2026 is total THC — delta-9 plus 0.877 × THCA — and, for finished products, milligrams per container. What each row means and how to compare the numbers with a state's caps.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
What is delta-8, and is it still legal federally? The December 11, 2026 date
Converted delta-8 leaves the federal hemp definition on December 11, 2026 — not November 12. Why: P.L. 119-103 §2019 keeps the change for cannabinoids 'synthesized or manufactured outside the plant' until Dec 11. State bans apply sooner in Texas and elsewhere.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is delta-8 legal in Texas? Schedule I under the July 2026 DSHS notice
No. Delta-8 THC is covered by the Schedule I definition that DSHS reinstated in a notice published July 10, 2026, after the Texas Supreme Court's decision in DSHS v. Sky Marketing (May 1, 2026). What changed, what the court said, and what December 11, 2026 means federally.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is delta-9 legal in Texas? Hemp delta-9 edibles and drinks after the 2026 rules
Yes, with conditions, as of October 8, 2026: hemp-derived delta-9 THC products at 0.3% or less by dry weight are legal for adults 21+ from DSHS-registered sellers. Drinks follow TABC rules. 25 TAC ch. 300 as adopted (Texas Register, Mar 20, 2026; read Oct 8, 2026) sets no mg cap; the federal 0.4 mg per container cap arrives December 11, 2026.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is THC legal in Georgia? Hemp gummies, drinks, THCA and delta-8 under SB 494
As of October 8, 2026: Georgia allows licensed sales of hemp delta-9 and delta-8 products to adults 21+ with caps of 10 mg per gummy serving and 10 mg per 12 oz drink; flower and THC-infused foods are banned. THCA flower is not sold as hemp.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is THC legal in North Carolina, and what would HB 328 change?
As of October 8, 2026: N.C.G.S. 90-87 excludes hemp products from its marijuana definition and sets no licence, age limit or cap; converted delta-8 and lab-made cannabinoids are not confirmed. HB 328 — a 0.4 mg per container cap and 21+ — passed the Senate 37-6 and awaits a House vote. If adopted, its cap takes effect November 12, 2026.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is THC banned in Texas? What is legal, what is Schedule I, and the court dates
As of October 8, 2026, Texas has not banned hemp delta-9 THC: edibles and drinks at 0.3% or less total delta-9 THC are legal for adults 21+ at DSHS-registered retailers. A DSHS notice published July 10, 2026 put other THCs back in Schedule I; THCA flower over 0.3% total delta-9 THC fails the test; cannabinoid vape sales are banned. Each with its rule, plus the court dates.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is THC legal in Florida? Hemp delta-9, THCA, delta-8, drinks and vapes
As of October 8, 2026: hemp delta-9 edibles, drinks and vapes are legal in Florida for adults 21+ from permitted hemp food establishments; the status of delta-8 is not confirmed; high-THCA flower fails the total-THC limit (rule 5K-4.034, upheld on appeal February 10, 2026). Fla. Stat. 581.217 and R. 5K-4.034 (read October 8, 2026) set no mg cap; the federal 0.4 mg cap arrives December 11.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is THCA legal in Tennessee? The 2026 total-THC rule, the ABC channel and the 15 mg cap
As of October 8, 2026: Tennessee counts THCA toward total THC (Public Chapter 526), so THCA flower is not a hemp product; other hemp-derived cannabinoid products sell only through ABC-licensed retailers, to buyers 21 and over, since July 1, 2026, with 15 mg per serving. No shipping or delivery.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Ohio hemp ban: what SB 56 does and what the injunctions mean
Since March 20, 2026 Ohio treats hemp products over 0.4 mg THC per container, and any with synthetic cannabinoids, as marijuana — sold only through licensed dispensaries (R.C. 928.01). A federal judge enjoined enforcement for named plaintiffs on September 4, 2026; a Sixth Circuit appeal is pending.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
THC ban 2026? What changes federally on Nov 12 and Dec 11, 2026
The federal hemp change (P.L. 119-37 §781) is not a single 'THC ban': two dates in 2026 change what counts as hemp. Two federal dates, widely confused. Nov 12, 2026: only products with cannabinoids the plant cannot make (THC-O and the like) leave the hemp definition. Dec 11, 2026: total THC including THCA must be 0.3% or less, final products are capped at 0.4 mg THC per container, and converted delta-8 is excluded. Dec 11 may move with the federal funding bill.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Where are THC drinks legal? State caps, channels and the 0.4 mg federal cap
Hemp-derived THC drinks are legal in some states at any store, in others only through liquor stores or licensed retailers with caps, and banned in a few. State examples with their statutes, and why December 11, 2026 hits drinks hardest.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Will the federal hemp change affect legal-marijuana states and dispensaries?
The federal hemp redefinition applies in every state, but it changes what counts as hemp, not what a state-licensed marijuana program may sell. What changes for hemp shops, dispensaries and liquor stores in adult-use states.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
THCA vs THC: what the law counts, and from which date
THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) is, in Texas's rule, 'a precursor to all tetrahydrocannabinols'; lab tests that use heat convert it. Federal hemp law counts only delta-9 THC today and counts total THC including THCA from December 11, 2026. Texas has counted THCA since March 31, 2026. The rule and the date for each.
Updated Oct 9, 2026
Is THCA flower still legal in Texas?
No — not for sale. Since March 31, 2026 Texas measures hemp by total delta-9 THC (delta-9 + 0.877 × THCA), which puts high-THCA flower out of compliance. What the rule says, what the courts have done, and what December 11, 2026 adds.
Updated Oct 9, 2026