Kentucky CBG / CBDA / CBGA Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, CBG / CBDA / CBGA is banned from retail sale in Kentucky (flower / raw plant), effective April 6, 2018. Kentucky bars making hemp cigarettes/cigars and selling hemp buds or ground floral material to unlicensed buyers.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is CBG / CBDA / CBGA legal in Kentucky?

When does the Kentucky CBG / CBDA / CBGA ban take effect?

The Kentucky CBG / CBDA / CBGA ban is already in force (effective April 6, 2018); no further effective date is pending.

Watchenforcement date in 28 days (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781)

in 28 days December 11, 2026
Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container
Federal · Enforcement date · H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781
From Dec 11, 2026 a final hemp product with more than 0.4 mg combined total THC (THCA included) per container is not hemp; CBG flower and pre-rolls (0.3% total THC can exceed 0.4 mg per package) and CBG oils or gummies with THC over 0.4 mg become marijuana federally. Bulk CBG isolate and distillate stay hemp only if plant-derived, at or under 0.3% combined total THC, and sold to businesses rather than consumers (1639o(1)(C)(ii)-(iii)).

By product form

Form	Status	Headline
Flower / raw plant	Illegal	Kentucky bars making hemp cigarettes/cigars and selling hemp buds or ground floral material to unlicensed buyers.
Tincture / sublingual	Restricted	Kentucky: CBG/CBDA oils follow the non-intoxicating product rules.
Edible / ingestible	Restricted	Kentucky: CBG gummies and drinks follow the non-intoxicating product rules.
Raw material / RUO	Restricted	Kentucky: CBG and CBGA are allowed; out-of-state makers register with CHFS and Kentucky buyers need a permit.

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Compound Analytics. "Kentucky CBG / CBDA / CBGA Ban (2026): In Force." Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/cbg/kentucky/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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