Wait... How Is This Legal? The 2018 Farm Bill Explained

Yes — hemp-derived THC products are federally legal in the United States. The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the Farm Bill, removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and legalized it as an agricultural commodity.

The key distinction is simple: hemp is cannabis containing 0.3% or less Delta-9 THC by dry weight. Anything above that threshold is classified as marijuana and remains federally controlled.

Section 10113 of the 2018 Farm Bill defines hemp as:

"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 delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis."

This means that as long as the final product contains no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC by dry weight, it is legal under federal law. This includes extracts, edibles, tinctures, and other products derived from legally grown hemp.

Here's where it gets interesting. A gummy that weighs 5 grams can legally contain up to 15mg of Delta-9 THC (0.3% of 5,000mg = 15mg). That's a meaningful dose — enough for most adults to feel noticeable effects.

Delta-8 THC is a naturally occurring isomer of Delta-9 THC found in hemp. Since the Farm Bill legalized all hemp derivatives and isomers, Delta-8 falls squarely within the legal definition as long as it's derived from compliant hemp plants.

At Official Farmacy, every product comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an independent, third-party lab. These COAs verify the exact cannabinoid content and confirm Delta-9 THC levels are within the federal limit.

While hemp-derived THC products are federally legal, individual states have the authority to impose their own restrictions. Some states have enacted laws limiting or banning certain hemp derivatives like Delta-8 THC.

Before purchasing, it's always a good idea to check your state's specific hemp laws. We stay on top of the regulatory landscape and only ship to states where our products are legal.

The legal landscape is evolving, and we're committed to keeping our customers informed. If regulations change, we'll update our shipping policies and product availability accordingly.

Legal compliance isn't just about what the law says — it's about proving it. Every batch of Official Farmacy products is tested by accredited, independent laboratories for:

• Cannabinoid potency — Exact levels of Delta-9 THC, Delta-8 THC, CBD, and other cannabinoids
• Heavy metals — Lead, arsenic, mercury, and cadmium screening
• Pesticides — Comprehensive panel of common agricultural chemicals
• Microbial contaminants — Bacteria, mold, and yeast testing
• Residual solvents — Ensuring no harmful extraction chemicals remain

These COAs are available on every product page. If a brand doesn't provide lab results, that's a red flag.