California

Hemp returned to Golden State farmland in 2019

Hemp Farmers

2022: 102
2021: 257
2020: 479

Hemp Acreage

2022: 2.4K out. ac.
2021: 5.2K out. ac.
2020: 34K out.ac. (1.5M in. sq. ft.)

California Hemp Resources

California Hemp Program

California Hemp Program
California Hemp Regulations
Email: industrialhemp@cdfa.ca.gov
Phone: 916-654-0435

California Helpful Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Seed and Varietal Policies

Final Rule Approved Plan (pdf)

Hemp-derived cannabinoids legal status*

Is CBD legal?	CBD Details	Is Delta 8 Legal?	Is Hemp-derived Delta 9 Legal?
Conditionally Legal	Hemp-derived CBD edibles are not technically legal in the state, but cannabis-derived CBD edibles are.	Yes	Yes

*While we make every effort to keep this data up-to-date and accurate, the HIA can make no guarantees to that effect. Thus, any purchasing decisions should be made with that fact in mind, and any business decisions should only be made in consultation with qualified legal counsel.