A major part of what makes Delta 8 and other hemp-derived cannabinoids stand out is their legal status. Delta 8 went from a little-recognized chemical to a titan of the hemp-derived cannabinoid industry due to the 2018 Farm Bill. That piece of federal legislation legalized the commercial production of hemp containing no more than 0.3% Delta 9 by dry weight. While significant Delta 9 content was banned, the law doesn’t say anything about cannabinoids besides Delta 9. That led pioneers in the hemp-derived cannabis industry to chemically convert CBD, which is plentiful in hemp plants, to Delta 8 and other cannabinoids. Currently, Delta 8 is federally legal and available across much of the US for purchase and interstate shipping. However, some states have restricted or banned its possession and sale. This frequently, but doesn’t always, happen in states with legal medical and/or recreational cannabis. Our recommendation is to check into your local laws before making a purchase. It’s legal in most states, but not all.