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

Ban in force

As of November 4, 2026, CBG / CBDA / CBGA is banned from retail sale in Washington (flower / raw plant), effective July 23, 2023. Washington: any detectable THC makes a hemp product a cannabis product, sold only by LCB licensees.

Verified November 4, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is CBG / CBDA / CBGA legal in Washington?

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

The Washington CBG / CBDA / CBGA ban is already in force (effective July 23, 2023); 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
    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

FormStatusHeadline
Flower / raw plant IllegalWashington: any detectable THC makes a hemp product a cannabis product, sold only by LCB licensees.
Tincture / sublingual RestrictedWashington: CBG/CBDA ingestibles with detectable THC are cannabis products.
Edible / ingestible RestrictedWashington: CBG gummies and drinks with detectable THC are cannabis products.
Raw material / RUO Gray areaWashington: THC-free CBG isolate sells freely; trace-THC distillate for consumables is LCB-licensee only.

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