Delta-9 THC (hemp-derived): Federal Status (2026)

Vape / inhalable

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC vape - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  7. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  8. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Capsule / tablet

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC capsule - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. FDA Warning Letter, STNR Creations, LLC (MARCS-CMS 698700), July 16, 2025 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  7. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  8. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  9. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  10. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Beverage

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC beverage - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. FDA Warning Letter, STNR Creations, LLC (MARCS-CMS 698700), July 16, 2025 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  7. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  8. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  9. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  10. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Edible / ingestible

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC edible - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. FDA Warning Letter, STNR Creations, LLC (MARCS-CMS 698700), July 16, 2025 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  7. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  8. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  9. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  10. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Flower / raw plant

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC flower - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  7. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  8. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Other

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC other - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  7. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  8. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Powder / bulk

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC powder - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. FDA Warning Letter, STNR Creations, LLC (MARCS-CMS 698700), July 16, 2025 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  7. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  8. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  9. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  10. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Raw material / RUO

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC raw material - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  7. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  8. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Tincture / sublingual

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC tincture - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. FDA Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD) (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. FDA Warning Letter, STNR Creations, LLC (MARCS-CMS 698700), July 16, 2025 (U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  7. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  8. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  9. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  10. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Topical

Federally restricted

Hemp delta-9 THC topical - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; 0.4 mg per container cap lands Nov 12 2026

Verified September 23, 2026
The term "hemp" means 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.

Citations

  1. 7 U.S.C. 1639o - definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A) (Office of the Law Revision Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Pub. L. 119-37, div. B, tit. VII, sec. 781 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026; H.R. 5371), 139 Stat. 558 (U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo), enrolled public law PLAW-119publ37, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 21 CFR 1308.11 - Schedule I, including (d)(31) tetrahydrocannabinols (drug code 7370) and the (d)(31)(ii) hemp exclusion (eCFR / Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Specific Listing for Hexahydrocannabinol, A Currently Controlled Schedule I Substance (DEA final rule, 91 FR 23913, FR Doc. 2026-08595) (Drug Enforcement Administration / Federal Register, 2026-07-25) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  5. 7 U.S.C. 1639o PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  6. Federal Register full-text sweep, 2025-01-01 through 2026-07-25 (Federal Register API, agency and term filtered) (Office of the Federal Register, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  7. Statutory deadline for the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781(3) FDA cannabinoid lists (due on or about 2026-02-10) - not published as of 2026-07-25 (Office of the Federal Register / regulations.gov / U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL
  8. UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs scheduling decisions, 68th session (March 2025) and 69th session (March 2026); WHO Expert Committee on Drug Dependence 47th and 48th meetings (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime / World Health Organization, 2026-07-25)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Sunset date changed from 2026-11-12 to 2026-12-11.

Pending deadlines

  • 2026-11-12 · Federal · Federal hemp redefinition, Nov 12 piece: products with cannabinoids not naturally produced by the plant leave hemp (H.R. 5371 (Pub. L. 119-37, Sec. 781))
  • 2026-12-11 · Federal · Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781)
    Pub. L. 119-103 (continuing resolution, Sept 2, 2026) delayed the rest of the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 hemp definition to Dec 11, 2026 (CRS IF13136, Sept 28, 2026): hemp is measured by total tetrahydrocannabinols including THCA (0.3% dry weight), and any final product over 0.4 mg combined total THC and cannabinoids with similar effects per container leaves hemp. A product that leaves hemp is marijuana, Schedule I, in every state.

Federal instruments on file

7 U.S.C. 1639o · Definitions - the federal statutory definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A): current operative text, followed by the complete Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 amendment that takes effect November 12, 2026OFFICIAL
Instrument
Definitions - the federal statutory definition of hemp (Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 sec. 297A): current operative text, followed by the complete Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 amendment that takes effect November 12, 2026
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CURRENT OPERATIVE TEXT OF 7 U.S.C. 1639o, AS CODIFIED BY THE OFFICE OF THE LAW REVISION COUNSEL AND CONTAINING THOSE LAWS IN EFFECT ON JULY 24, 2026:
§1639o. Definitions
In this subchapter:
(1) Hemp
The term "hemp" means 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.
(2) Indian tribe
The term "Indian tribe" has the meaning given the term in section 5304 of title 25.
(3) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Agriculture.
(4) State
The term "State" means-
(A) a State;
(B) the District of Columbia;
(C) the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and
(D) any other territory or possession of the United States.
(5) State department of agriculture
The term "State department of agriculture" means the agency, commission, or department of a State government responsible for agriculture in the State.
(6) Tribal government
The term "Tribal government" means the governing body of an Indian tribe.

AMENDMENT MADE BY PUBLIC LAW 119-37, DIVISION B, TITLE VII, SECTION 781, NOVEMBER 12, 2025, 139 STAT. 558, EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 12, 2026, REPRODUCED COMPLETE FROM THE ENROLLED PUBLIC LAW AS PUBLISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE:
Sec. 781. Effective 365 days after the enactment of this Act, Section 297A of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1639o) is amended-- (1) by redesignating paragraphs (2) through (6) as paragraphs (4) through (8), respectively; and (2) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: "(1) Hemp.-- "(A) In general.--The term `hemp' means 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 total tetrahydrocannabinols concentration (including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. "(B) Inclusion.--Such term includes industrial hemp. "(C) Exclusions.--Such term does not include-- "(i) any viable seeds from a Cannabis sativa L. plant that exceeds a total tetrahydrocannabinols concentration (including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) of 0.3 percent in the plant on a dry weight basis; or "(ii) any intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing-- "(I) cannabinoids that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant; "(II) cannabinoids that-- "(aa) are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant; and "(bb) were synthesized or manufactured outside the plant; or "(III) more than 0.3 percent combined total of-- "(aa) total tetrahydrocannabinols (including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid); and "(bb) any other cannabinoids that have similar effects (or are marketed to have similar effects) on humans or animals as a tetrahydrocannabinol (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services); or "(iii) any intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid products which are marketed or sold as a final product or directly to an end consumer for personal or household use; or "(iv) any final hemp-derived cannabinoid products containing-- "(I) cannabinoids that are not capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant; "(II) cannabinoids that-- "(aa) are capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant; and "(bb) were synthesized or manufactured outside the plant; or "(III) greater than 0.4 milligrams combined total per container of-- "(aa) total tetrahydrocannabinols (including tetrahydrocannabinolic acid); and "(bb) any other cannabinoids that have similar effects (or are marketed to have similar effects) on humans or animals as a tetrahydrocannabinol (as determined by the Secretary of Health and Human Services). "(2) Industrial hemp.--The term `industrial hemp' means hemp-- "(A) grown for the use of the stalk of the plant, fiber produced from such a stalk, or any other non- cannabinoid derivative, mixture, preparation, or manufacture of such a stalk; "(B) grown for the use of the whole grain, oil, cake, nut, hull, or any other non-cannabinoid compound, derivative, mixture, preparation, or manufacture of the seeds of such plant; "(C) grown for purposes of producing microgreens or other edible hemp leaf products intended for human consumption that are derived from an immature hemp plant that is grown from seeds that do not exceed the threshold for total tetrahydrocannabinols concentration specified in paragraph (1)(C)(i); "(D) that is a plant that does not enter the stream of commerce and is intended to support hemp research at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001)) or an independent research institute; or "(E) grown for the use of a viable seed of the plant produced solely for the production or manufacture of any material described in subparagraphs (A) through (D). "(3) Hemp-derived cannabinoid product.-- "(A) In general.--The term `hemp-derived cannabinoid product' means any intermediate or final product derived from hemp (other than industrial hemp), that-- "(i) contains cannabinoids in any form; and "(ii) is intended for human or animal use through any means of application or administration, such as inhalation, ingestion, or topical application. "(B) The term `intermediate hemp-derived cannabinoid product' means a hemp-derived cannabinoid product which-- "(i) is not yet in the final form or preparation marketed or intended to be used or consumed by a human or animal; or "(ii) is a powder, liquid, tablet, oil, or other product form which is intended or marketed to be mixed, dissolved, formulated, or otherwise added to or prepared with or into any other substance prior to administration or consumption. "(C) The term `container' means the innermost wrapping, packaging, or vessel in direct contact with a final hemp-derived cannabinoid product in which the final hemp-derived cannabinoid product is enclosed for retail sale to consumers, such as a jar, bottle, bag, box, packet, can, carton, or cartridge. "(D) The term container excludes bulk shipping containers or outer wrappings that are not essential for the final retail delivery or sale to an end consumer for personal or household use. "(E) Exclusion.--Such term does not include a drug that is the subject of an application approved under subsection (c) or (j) of section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 355).". (3) Within 90 days of the enactment of this act, the Food and Drug Administration, in consultation with other relevant Federal agencies, shall publish-- (A) a list of all cannabinoids known to FDA to be capable of being naturally produced by a Cannabis sativa L. plant, as reflected in peer reviewed literature; (B) a list of all tetrahydrocannabinol class cannabinoids known to the agency to be naturally occurring in the plant; (C) a list of all other know cannabinoids with similar effects to, or marketed to have similar effects to, tetrahyrocannabinol class cannabinoids; and (D) additional information and specificity about the term "container", as defined in paragraph (3)(C).

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