Are THC Drinks Legal in District of Columbia? (2026)
As of November 12, 2026, hemp-derived delta-9 THC drinks are illegal to sell at retail in District of Columbia. Effective 2023-03-22.
Verified November 12, 2026 · confidence: confirmedAre THC drinks legal? Every state
- Tier
- schedule i
- Effective
- 2023-03-22
What the record says
The District of Columbia defines cannabis at D.C. Code 48-901.02(3) as all parts of the plant genus Cannabis, including marijuana and hashish, and the Medical Cannabis Amendment Act of 2022, D.C. Law 24-332, Sec. 3(h), together with the unlicensed establishment provisions at D.C. Code 7-1671.06b, closed the unlicensed retail channel for cannabis products effective March 22, 2023. A beverage containing hemp-derived Delta-9 THC is treated as a cannabis product under that framework. Retail sale of hemp-derived Delta-9 THC beverages outside the licensed system in the District of Columbia is prohibited.
Controlling language, verbatim
“Cannabis” means all parts of the plant genus Cannabis, including both marijuana and hashish... The term "marijuana" does not include the resin extracted from any part of the plant... and does not include the mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from such stalks, oil, or cake made from the seeds of the plant... or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.
Citations
- D.C. Code Sec. 48-901.02 - Definitions (Controlled Substances Act) (Council of the District of Columbia, D.C. Law Library, 2026-07-18) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- D.C. Code Sec. 7-1671.01 - Definitions (Use of Marijuana for Medical Treatment) (Council of the District of Columbia, D.C. Law Library, 2026-07-18) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- In the Matter of: District Hemp Botanicals, LLC t/a District Hemp -- Order Approving Offer-in-Compromise, Case No. 25-ULC-00076, Order No. 2026-254 (D.C. Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board / ABCA, 2026-03-04) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
- Sec. 7-1671.06b. Unlicensed establishment compliance. (D.C. Official Code) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
Federal
Federally restricted. Hemp delta-9 THC beverage - federally unscheduled inside the hemp definition; total THC standard and 0.4 mg per container cap take effect Dec 11 2026 Federal detail
THC drinks across the country
Neighboring states
- THC drinks in Maryland Gray area
- THC drinks in Virginia Restricted
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