Yes. Under federal law, harvested THCa hemp flower is lawful. This is because the federal 2018 Farm Bill distinguishes between lawful harvested hemp and unlawful marijuana based on the levels of delta-9 THC, not THCa.1 Harvested cannabis, including its flowers and buds, with no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight is lawful hemp, regardless of the amount of THCa or any other cannabinoid, such as CBD, that it contains. Additionally, the federal Controlled Substances Act, which regulates drugs, removes hemp from the definition of marijuana. In other words, hemp is not an illegal controlled substance under federal law.

Yes. All Traditional cannabis products are rigorously tested by independent, third-party labs to ensure:

• Federal legality under the 2018 Farm Bill
• Accurate cannabinoid potency
• No harmful contaminants (pesticides, heavy metals, etc.)

We’re committed to transparency and trust, and every product includes a Certificate of Analysis (COA) that you can review on its page.

Absolutely. Every Traditional product comes with a third-party Certificate of Analysis, verifying:

• Legal Delta 9 THC content (<.03% by dry weight)
• Potency of THCa, Delta-8, and other cannabinoids
• Purity and safety of the product

You can view the COA on each product page under “Lab Results.”

Yes. Our products contain hemp-derived THCa and Delta-9 THC, which will likely cause a positive drug test result for THC. If you’re subject to workplace or legal drug screenings, we recommend avoiding cannabis use—even if it’s federally legal.

Yes, the interstate transfer of hemp, which includes THCa hemp flower, is authorized by federal law. 7 USC § 1621 subsection 10114(b), states in relevant part: “No State or Indian Tribe shall prohibit the transportation or shipment of hemp or hemp products produced in accordance with subtitle G of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (AMA) (as added by section 10113) through the State or the territory of the Indian Tribe, as applicable.”5 Although state laws vary with respect to hemp and hemp products, it is absolutely clear that states and Indian tribes may not prohibit the transport of them through their borders.

We recommend reviewing a lab report, called a Certificate of Analysis (COA), in conjunction with your attorney. A COA shows the levels of cannabinoids, including delta-9 THC, in a hemp product. Traditional Hemp always provides a current COA for its hemp products showing that they are compliant under federal law at the time they leave the facility. Importantly, if your state uses a total THC calculation6 to determine whether post-harvest cannabis flower is lawful, then THCa hemp flower is probably not legal in your state and we recommend that you consult a lawyer before receiving, possessing, or selling it.

All of Traditional Hemp hemp flower is tested to ensure legal compliance. In other words, Traditional Hemp only possesses and distributes lawful hemp. However, it is important to understand that THCa hemp flower will change form and become illegal marijuana if the THCa in it decarboxylates and raises the concentration of delta-9 THC to above 0.3%. In addition to the natural process of decarboxylation over time, THCa will also convert to delta-9 THC when it is exposed to heat and light. We strongly recommend storing THCa hemp flower in a cool, dark, dry location in order to limit the amount of THCa that is unintentionally converted to delta-9 THC through the process of decarboxylation.

Please be advised that this informational document and the opinion letter were created solely for Traditional Hemp and that they are not intended to be, nor should they be relied upon as, legal advice to any other person or company.