Comprehensive analysis of state regulations, testing requirements, and compliance standards
Real-time monitoring of legislative developments as of July 1, 2025
This comprehensive analysis examines cannabis and hemp regulations across all 50 U.S. states and Washington D.C., with particular focus on public safety requirements and Certificate of Analysis (COA) standards. The regulatory landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with significant variations in testing protocols, potency limits, and compliance frameworks.
States demonstrate significant variation in their approach to cannabis and hemp regulation, creating challenges for interstate commerce and consumer safety.
Certificate of Analysis requirements vary significantly, with some states requiring comprehensive testing while others have minimal standards.
States increasingly emphasize public safety through enhanced labeling, child-resistant packaging, and age verification requirements.
Recent legislative trends show movement toward standardization while maintaining state-specific requirements for local market conditions.
Comprehensive analysis of hemp regulations across all 50 states, focusing on Certificate of Analysis (COA) requirements, testing standards, and compliance frameworks. This analysis examines state-level implementation of federal hemp policies and their impact on public safety.
| State | Program Status | Regulatory Authority | Mandatory Tests | THC Limits | COA Requirements | Key Citations |
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| Alabama | USDA-Approved State Plan | Alcoholic Beverage Control Board (ABC) | Testing and labeling requirements for consumable hemp products. COA required from independent, accredited laboratory. | Delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10 THC regulated. Prohibition of synthetically created psychoactive cannabinoids. | COA must be from independent, accredited laboratory providing chemical composition of batch. |
HB445 (2025) |
HB445 Enrolled
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Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Age Restrictions: Sales prohibited to individuals under 21 Prohibited Products: Smokable hemp products, online sales/direct delivery Public Safety Focus: Special emphasis on products marketed toward children |
| Alaska | USDA-Approved State Plan | Division of Agriculture | Cannabinoid potency (delta-9-THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, CBDV + acid forms), residual solvents, microbials, mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals. | Zero tolerance for delta-9-THC and non-naturally occurring cannabinoids including delta-8-THC, delta-10-THC, HHC, THCA, THCV, THCP. | COA required for each final product, completed by independent accredited lab within 12 months before endorsement application. |
Product Endorsement Guide |
Advisory Notice (Jan 2025)
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Restrictive Approach: Most restrictive state regarding hemp-derived intoxicants
Broad-Spectrum Products: May be sold if delta-9 THC removed and endorsed by Division Final Product Testing: Required for final products, not just raw materials Endorsement Required: All processed hemp products must be endorsed before sale |
| Arizona | USDA-Approved State Plan | Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA) | Full panel COA from independent third-party lab including potency, pesticides, microbials, residual solvents, heavy metals. | Industrial hemp: โค0.3% delta-9-THC. "Regulated hemp cannabinoids" (delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THC): โค0.3%. Processing hemp into intoxicating cannabinoids prohibited. | QR code on packaging linking to website and full panel COA from independent third-party laboratory. |
Senate Bill 1186 |
Hemp FAQ (March 2024)
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Dual Approach: Defines regulated cannabinoids while prohibiting processing
Age Restrictions: Sales only to individuals 21+ Product Restrictions: Cannot resemble humans, animals, fruits, toys, cartoons, or food Lab Requirements: DEA registration required for THC testing |
| Arkansas | USDA-Approved State Plan | Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) | Delta-9 THC concentration testing within 30 days of harvest using post-decarboxylation methods. | โค0.3% total delta-9-THC on dry weight basis, with measurement of uncertainty allowing range including 0.3% or less. | Only samples collected by GDA-approved sampling agents considered official. Labs must report to USDA HeMP platform and GDA. |
Hemp Plan - USDA AMS |
Hemp Program Rules
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Sampling Protocol: GDA-approved agents required for official sampling
Lab Requirements: DEA-registered labs required after Dec 31, 2022 Quality Assurance: Validated testing methods and proper disposal procedures Remediation: Non-compliant lots must be disposed of or remediated |
| California | Adult Use & Medical Cannabis (Hemp under DCC oversight) | Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) | Moisture content, water activity, residual solvents, pesticides, microbial impurities, mycotoxins, foreign material, heavy metals, cannabinoid potency (THC, Total THC, CBD, Total CBD). | Cannabis: 10mg THC per serving, 100mg per package for edibles. Hemp: Federal 0.3% standard applies. | Comprehensive COA with "Regulatory Compliance Testing" header, lab details, batch ID, sample history, analytical methods with LOD/LOQ, QC attestation. |
Cannabis Regulations (April 2025) |
Requirements for Cannabis Goods
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Comprehensive Framework: Most stringent regulatory framework nationally
Remediation: Two remediation attempts allowed before destruction Packaging: Child-resistant, tamper-evident, resealable (multi-serving) Universal Symbol: Required 0.5" x 0.5" cannabis symbol on primary panel |
| Colorado | Adult Use & Medical Cannabis (Hemp program separate) | Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division | Microbial contamination (Salmonella, E. coli, yeast, mold), visual inspection for mold/mildew/filth, residual solvents for concentrates, potency (THC, CBD), homogeneity for edibles. | Cannabis: 5ng/mL delta-9-THC per se limit for DUI. Hemp: Federal 0.3% standard. | Retail Marijuana Testing Facilities must be state-certified with rigorous personnel qualifications and SOP requirements. |
Retail Marijuana Rules |
Colorado Marijuana Law Reference
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Personnel Focus: Strict qualifications for lab directors and analysts
Laboratory Director: M.D. with 3 years experience or doctoral degree with 3 years Supervisory Analyst: Meets director qualifications or bachelor's + 3 years Quality Systems: Written competency evaluation and documentation required |
| Connecticut | USDA-Approved State Plan | Department of Agriculture (DOAG) | Full safety testing from independent lab for manufacturer hemp products made with naturally manufactured hemp cannabinoids. | "High-THC hemp products": >1mg total THC per serving (up to 5mg per container). "Low-THC products": up to 0.5mg total THC per container. Infused beverages: <2.5mg total THC per container. | Independent labs must be ISO 17025 accredited and meet federal hemp production regulations. CAES can conduct preharvest compliance tests. |
SB-00970 Cannabinoids Act (2025) |
HB-05150 Cannabis Regulation (2024)
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Nuanced Approach: Differentiates high-THC vs low-THC hemp products
Synthetic Ban: Synthetic cannabinoids classified as Schedule I controlled substances Age Restrictions: Sales prohibited to individuals under 21 Remediation: Failed products must be embargoed, labeled adulterated, and destroyed |
| Delaware | USDA-Approved State Plan | Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) / Office of Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) | Hemp: Regulatory samples for post-decarboxylated delta-9-THC analysis. Marijuana: Residual solvents, toxins, chemicals, molds, filth, harmful microbials, pesticides, potency testing. | Hemp: โค0.3% post-decarboxylated delta-9-THC. Marijuana: Standards established by OMC. | Hemp: External laboratory analysis. Marijuana: Licensed testing facilities with safety compliance facility standards. |
Delaware Hemp Program |
Marijuana Commissioner Rules
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Dual Oversight: Separate regulatory bodies for hemp vs marijuana
Licensing Required: Producers, processors, and handlers need licenses Potential Inconsistency: Different testing standards between chemically similar products External Labs: Hemp samples sent to external laboratories for analysis |
| District of Columbia | Medical Cannabis Program (Adult use decriminalized) | Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABCA) | Moisture content, water activity, cannabinoid potency (THCA, THC, CBDA, CBD, CBN), foreign matter, microbials, mycotoxins, heavy metals, pesticides, residual solvents, cannabinoid/terpene profiling. | Water activity <0.65Aw. Microbials: E. coli <100 CFU/g, Salmonella 0 CFU/g. Mycotoxins: Aflatoxin/Ochratoxin A 20 ฮผg/kg. Heavy metals: specific ppm limits. | Labs must demonstrate expertise, QA/QC capabilities, follow AHP/AOAC guidelines, use validated methods, upload results to tracking system within 24 hours. |
Medical Cannabis Technical Rulemaking (June 2025) |
D.C. Code ยง 7-1671.05
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Strict Standards: Any test failure deems product unfit for consumption
Batch Limits: Maximum 50 pounds or 70,000 retail servings Chain of Custody: Strict procedures from sampling to destruction Real-time Reporting: Results uploaded within 24 hours |
| Florida | USDA-Approved State Plan | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) | Hemp consumable THC products: cannabinoids, heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticides, residual solvents, other controlled substances as deemed necessary by DACS. | โค0.3% total delta-9-THC. Beverages: โค5mg THC per 6 oz. Edibles: โค2.5mg THC per gram. Tinctures: โค100mg THC per 35 grams. | COA from independent lab with no interest in entity. Lab must be DOH-certified for medical marijuana testing or DACS-certified as substantially equivalent. |
Hemp Consumable Products Act Analysis (2025) |
Florida Cannabis Hemp Regulations
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Detailed Dosing: Specific milligram limits per serving and package size
Age Restrictions: Sales prohibited to individuals under 21 Packaging Requirements: Child-resistant, minimize light exposure, scannable barcode/QR code Public Safety Focus: Designed to prevent accidental overconsumption |
| Georgia | USDA-Approved State Plan | Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) | Total delta-9 THC concentration testing using post-decarboxylation or other reliable methods (gas/liquid chromatography). | โค0.3% delta-9-THC on dry weight basis, with measurement uncertainty allowing range including 0.3% or less. | DEA-registered labs required after Dec 31, 2022. Labs must implement QA, use validated methods, report measurement uncertainty, submit to USDA HeMP platform. |
Georgia Hemp Plan - USDA AMS
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DEA Lab Challenge: Limited DEA-registered lab capacity may create bottlenecks
Quality Assurance: Validated methods and effective disposal procedures required Sample Homogeneity: Labs must prepare samples to ensure uniformity Federal Reporting: Results submitted to USDA HeMP platform and GDA |
| Hawaii | USDA-Approved State Plan (implied) | Department of Health (DOH) | All manufactured hemp products require compliant lab testing for cannabinoid content and contaminants. Hemp crude extract: total THC, mycotoxins. MHPs: expanded contaminant testing including solvent residues, microbials. | Total THC โค0.3%. Edibles: 1mg total THC per serving, 5mg per container. Oil tinctures: 2.5mg per serving, 75mg per container (max 2 fl oz). | QR code on products providing access to lab results. Prohibited from containing artificially/synthetically derived cannabinoids or psychoactive non-cannabis substances. |
Interim Hemp Rules Summary (December 2024)
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Synthetic Ban: Explicit prohibition of artificially/synthetically derived cannabinoids
Youth Protection: Cannot resemble candy, humans, animals, fruits, cartoons Substance Restrictions: No tobacco, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol, kava allowed Low Dosing: Conservative approach to intoxicating potential |
| Idaho | USDA-Approved State Plan | Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) | THC testing for compliance. Specific COA requirements not detailed in available sources. | CBD products: 0.0% THC required. Hemp-derived THC products (delta-8) illegal. Any manufactured hemp products >0% THC subject to law enforcement action. | Labs testing hemp must be DEA and ISO 17025 accredited. Idaho labs also need handler's license from ISDA. |
Idaho Hemp Program |
Idaho Administrative Code
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Most Restrictive: 0.0% THC limit deviates from federal 0.3% standard
Licensing Required: Producer's license required even for personal cultivation Handler License: Required for manufacturing using hemp ingredients Interstate Commerce Impact: Creates barriers for federally compliant products |
| Illinois | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) | All processed hemp derivatives must have COA showing potency for Delta-9 THC, THCa, CBD, CBDa. Final products with hemp must undergo cannabis testing standards. | Hemp delta-9 THC โค0.3%. Prohibition on concentrating or synthesizing intoxicating compounds including delta-8 THC, THC-O. | Hemp processors must register with Department of Agriculture. Final products must adhere to licensed cannabis cultivation center testing standards. |
Hemp in Cannabis Product Policy (July 2024) |
Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act
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Integration Strategy: Hemp incorporated into regulated cannabis market
Synthesis Prohibition: Cannot concentrate or synthesize intoxicating cannabinoids Registration Required: Hemp Processor's Registration through Department of Agriculture Unified Framework: All psychoactive cannabis products under single regulation |
| Indiana | USDA-Approved State Plan (implied) | Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) | Independent laboratory testing for contaminants and potency required for craft hemp flower and THC products. | Craft hemp products limited to โค0.3% THC by weight or volume. | Detailed packaging requirements established. Alcohol and Tobacco Commission must approve craft hemp packaging (30-day deemed approval). |
Senate Bill 478 - Craft Hemp |
SB0478 (2025) Craft Hemp Regulation
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Craft Hemp Focus: Market-specific approach with permit caps
Retail Limits: Maximum 20,000 craft hemp retail permits Age Restrictions: Sales prohibited to individuals under 21 Location Restrictions: Retailers cannot sell flower products near schools |
| Iowa | USDA-Approved State Plan (implied) | Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) | Valid COA issued under Chapter 204A may be required for shelf life of product as evidence hemp originates from legal source. | Consumable hemp products defined as having maximum total THC concentration โค lesser of two unspecified limits. | Department of Health and Human Services, with Department of Agriculture, establishes continuing education programs for hemp regulation staff. |
House Study Bill 279 (2025-2026) |
Iowa Code 204A.2 - Industrial Hemp
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Less Developed Framework: Vague COA requirements and unspecified THC limits
Educational Focus: Emphasis on staff training and public outreach Industry Self-Regulation: Potentially relies more on federal baseline standards Safety Concerns: Lack of specificity may leave regulatory gaps |
| Kansas | USDA-Approved State Plan (implied) | Kansas Department of Agriculture (KDA) | COAs recommended for manufacturers but not explicitly mandated by law. Should include cannabinoids, terpenes, and common contaminants. | CBD products: 0.0% THC limit. Smokable hemp illegal. Hemp-derived THC products (delta-8) illegal. Altered/synthetic cannabinoids illegal. | Recommended to research lab providing COA to ensure reputable and independent. No official age limit for CBD purchases (retailers typically set 18-21). |
Kansas Statutes ยง 2-3901 - Commercial Industrial Hemp Act |
Kansas CBD Legal Analysis
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Exceptionally Strict: 0.0% THC limit deviates from federal 0.3% standard
Prohibition Focus: Bans smokable hemp and all altered cannabinoids Interstate Commerce Issues: Creates barriers for federally compliant products THCA Complexity: Legal status depends on user's intent for conversion |
| Kentucky | USDA-Approved State Plan | Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) | Licensed processors/handlers must conduct and retain testing data for total delta-9 THC level (3 years). Hemp-derived cannabinoid products: sampling/testing for cannabinoids, microbials, mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals, acetates. | โค0.3% total delta-9-THC concentration. Delta-8 THC classified as controlled substance (not legal). | Independent third-party labs must be ISO 17025 accredited by ILAC recognized body. Specific limits: E. coli <100 CFU/g, Salmonella non-detect, Aflatoxin/Ochratoxin A <20 ฮผg/kg. |
Kentucky Administrative Regulations ยง 902 KAR 45:190 |
Hemp Licensing Program
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Delta-8 Ban: Explicitly classifies delta-8 THC as controlled substance
Prohibited Products: Hemp cigarettes, cigars, smokeless material, leaf/floral teas Comprehensive Testing: Detailed limits for microbials, mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals ISO Accreditation: Strict laboratory accreditation requirements |
| Louisiana | USDA-Approved State Plan | Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) | COA required verifying delta-9-THC โค0.3%. Potency test of final product indicating total THC per serving, serving size, total THC per package, servings per package. | Delta-9-THC โค0.3% by dry weight. After Jan 1, 2025: total THC <5mg per serving, <40mg per package. Floral hemp: total THC โค1% by dry weight (retail sale banned Jan 1, 2025). | All labels must be approved by Louisiana Department of Health. QR code/web address/scannable barcode linking to COA required. 3% excise tax on consumable hemp products. |
Louisiana Industrial Hemp - Retail Rules
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Future-Dated Controls: Strict milligram caps effective January 1, 2025
Age Restrictions: Sales prohibited to individuals under 21 (after Jan 1, 2025) Inhalation Ban: Consumable hemp products cannot be intended for inhalation Taxation: 3% excise tax on all consumable hemp products |
| Maine | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) / Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) | Adult-use cannabis: mandatory testing for filth, foreign materials, dangerous molds/mildews, harmful microbes, water activity, heavy metals, residual solvents, pesticides, THC potency, homogeneity, cannabinoid profile. | Cannabis testing provides pass/fail for each group. Federal hemp standard of 0.3% delta-9-THC applies to hemp. | CDC/OCP-certified and licensed testing facilities required. Independent labs must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Medical cannabis not subject to mandatory testing. |
Cannabis Testing Requirements Guide (October 2023) |
Rules for Testing of Adult Use Cannabis
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Comprehensive Cannabis Framework: Robust testing for wide array of contaminants
Dual Standards: Mandatory testing for adult-use, voluntary for medical High Safety Standards: Commitment to consumer protection from harmful substances Hemp Integration: Robust cannabis framework likely influences hemp oversight |
| Maryland | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) / Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) | Cannabis: testing for cannabinoids (CBGA, CBC, THCV, THCVA, CBDV, labeled cannabinoids), pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, mycotoxins, residual solvents, vitamin E acetate. | Ethanol in tinctures <100,000 ppm. Vitamin E acetate <100 ppm. LOQ requirements for pesticides, solvents, mycotoxins, heavy metals based on industry guides. | MCA-registered independent testing laboratories required. Labs must contact MCA within 24 hours of failed results for certain contaminants. COA available via link/QR code on packaging. |
Cannabis Policy FAQs (May 2025) |
Updated Testing Requirements (February 2025)
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Adaptive Regulation: Recent updates show responsive regulatory approach
Unified Authority: MCA oversees both medical and adult-use cannabis Real-time Reporting: 24-hour notification requirement for failed tests Transparency: COA accessibility via packaging links/QR codes |
| Massachusetts | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) / Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) | Infused beverage products: COA from independent lab testing for pesticides, residual solvents, metals, harmful pathogens, toxicants (no more than trace amounts). | COA must accurately reflect testing results with <10% variance of concentration vs. labeled cannabinoid content. | Independent labs: no direct/indirect interest in tested entity or cannabis facilities. Must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by third-party body. Scannable barcode/QR code linked to COA required. |
House Bill No. 357 - Cannabis Control Commission
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Beverage Focus: Specific regulations for infused beverage products
Dual Licensing: Manufacturers need alcohol license or marijuana-infused product license Accuracy Standards: <10% variance requirement for labeled vs. actual content Independence Requirements: Strict lab independence from cannabis industry |
| Michigan | USDA-Approved State Plan | Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) | Total Delta-9-THC concentration on dry weight basis using post-decarboxylation test or similar method. | "Acceptable THC level": application of measurement uncertainty to reported total delta-9-THC producing distribution/range including 0.3% or less total delta-9-THC. | Regulatory and compliance monitoring testing facilities must be DEA-registered (effective Dec 31, 2022). Labs must not commingle samples, use validated methods, report measurement uncertainty. |
Industrial Hemp Growers Act - Act 220 of 2020
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Cultivation Focus: Emphasis on total THC testing at cultivation stage
DEA Registration: Required for labs conducting chemical analysis Quality Assurance: Validated analytical methods and uncertainty reporting Sample Integrity: Strict protocols to prevent sample commingling |
| Minnesota | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) / Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) | Hemp businesses guide provides framework for lower-potency hemp edible licensing and regulation. | Cannabis regulations under Chapter 9810 and Statutes Chapter 342 provide comprehensive framework for adult-use and medical cannabis. | Office of Cannabis Management oversees comprehensive regulatory framework for both cannabis and hemp products. |
Hemp Businesses in Minnesota Guide |
Minnesota Rules Chapter 9810 - Cannabis |
Minnesota Statutes Chapter 342 - Cannabis
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Unified Management: Single office oversees both cannabis and hemp
Comprehensive Framework: Detailed rules and statutes for cannabis regulation Lower-Potency Focus: Specific guidance for hemp edible businesses Integrated Approach: Hemp and cannabis regulated under coordinated system |
| Mississippi | USDA Federal Program (State plan not funded) | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | State hemp legislation (HB1676) addresses hemp regulations. Specific COA requirements follow federal USDA program standards. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies. State plan not currently funded, so federal oversight applies. | Hemp cultivation program oversight by Mississippi Department of Agriculture, but federal USDA program provides regulatory framework. |
Mississippi House Bill 1676 (2024) |
Hemp Cultivation in Mississippi
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Federal Program: State plan not funded, falls under USDA federal oversight
Limited State Control: Federal standards and procedures apply MDAC Coordination: State department coordinates with federal program Legislative Activity: State laws address hemp but implementation under federal framework |
| Missouri | USDA-Approved State Plan | Missouri Department of Agriculture (MDA) | Hemp origin documentation guide and certificate of analysis guide provide framework for testing requirements and documentation standards. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with measurement uncertainty considerations. | Certificate of Analysis Guide provides detailed requirements for lab documentation, testing methods, and result reporting standards. |
Hemp Origin Documentation Guide |
Hemp Certificate of Analysis Guide
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Documentation Focus: Comprehensive guides for origin documentation and COA requirements
Supply Chain Tracking: Emphasis on traceability and documentation standards Lab Standards: Detailed COA requirements for testing and reporting Guidance-Based: Regulatory approach through detailed guidance documents |
| Montana | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) / Cannabis Control Division (CCD) | Cannabis labeling template requirements guide provides framework. Cannabis testing rules (Feb 2024) establish comprehensive testing protocols. | Cannabis products subject to detailed testing requirements with specific action levels and limits for various contaminants. | Montana Department of Revenue oversees cannabis labeling and testing requirements. Template requirements guide provides compliance framework. |
Cannabis Labeling Template Requirements Guide |
Montana Cannabis Testing Rules (February 2024)
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Template-Based: Detailed labeling template requirements for compliance
Testing Rules: Comprehensive cannabis testing protocols established Dual Oversight: Agriculture department for hemp, Revenue department for cannabis Recent Updates: February 2024 testing rules show active regulatory development |
| Nebraska | USDA Federal Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) / Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) | Hemp Farming Act (Statutes ยง 2-501 to 2-519) establishes framework. Legislative Amendment AM297 addresses hemp regulations. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies under USDA federal program oversight. | Federal USDA program provides regulatory framework with Nebraska Department of Agriculture coordination. |
Nebraska Hemp Farming Act - Statutes ยง 2-501 to 2-519 |
Legislative Amendment AM297
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Federal Program: Falls under USDA federal oversight
Legislative Framework: State Hemp Farming Act provides foundation Amendment Activity: AM297 shows ongoing legislative refinement Limited State Control: Federal standards and procedures primarily apply |
| Nevada | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA) / Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) | Cannabis Compliance Board oversees laws and regulations for cannabis testing and compliance standards. | Comprehensive cannabis regulatory framework under CCB with detailed testing and compliance requirements. | Cannabis Compliance Board provides regulatory oversight with established laws and regulations for testing standards. |
Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board - Laws & Regulations
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Compliance Focus: Dedicated Cannabis Compliance Board for oversight
Dual Regulation: Agriculture department for hemp, CCB for cannabis Established Framework: Comprehensive laws and regulations available Professional Oversight: Specialized board for cannabis compliance issues |
| New Hampshire | USDA Federal Program | U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) | Hemp overview available through NewHampshireCannabis.org resource. Federal USDA program standards apply. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies under USDA federal program oversight. | Federal USDA program provides regulatory framework with minimal state-specific requirements. |
New Hampshire Hemp Overview
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Federal Program: Falls under USDA federal oversight
Limited State Framework: Minimal state-specific hemp regulations Resource-Based: Information available through cannabis information resource Federal Standards: USDA program standards and procedures apply |
| New Jersey | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) / Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) | Cannabis: rigorous third-party testing for safety, quality, potency. Cannabinoids (THCA, CBDA, CBG, CBGA, CBN, THC, CBD), contaminants (pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, mycotoxins, foreign matter), stability testing. | Microbials: E. coli <100 CFU/g, Salmonella non-detect. Mycotoxins: 20 ppb Aflatoxin. Pesticides/solvents/heavy metals: specific limits. Terpenes in inhalables: โค10% by volume. | Seven state-licensed third-party testing labs. Must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Same testing methods required for initial and retention samples. Max batch size: 33.07 pounds for testing precision. |
NJ Hemp Program Rules (March 2024) |
NJ-CRC Updated Testing Guidelines |
NJ-CRC Testing Guidance (Feb 2025)
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Reduced Batch Size: 33.07 pounds maximum improves testing precision
Anti-Lab Shopping: Must use same testing methods for initial and retention samples Comprehensive Testing: Expanded cannabinoid and contaminant testing ISO Accreditation: All labs must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited |
| New Mexico | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | New Mexico Department of Agriculture (NMDA) / Cannabis Control Division (CCD) | Cannabis regulations include mandatory self-sampling guidance and cannabis testing requirements for dispensary products. | Cannabis products subject to testing requirements with specific protocols for dispensary-sold products. | Cannabis Control Division provides mandatory self-sampling guidance and testing oversight for cannabis products. |
Cannabis Regulations - City of Albuquerque |
Mandatory Self-Sampling Guidance
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Self-Sampling: Mandatory self-sampling guidance for cannabis testing
Local Coordination: City of Albuquerque provides additional regulatory framework Dual Oversight: Agriculture department for hemp, CCD for cannabis Testing Protocols: Specific guidance for sampling and testing procedures |
| New York | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (NYSDAM) / Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) | Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act provides comprehensive framework. Adult use regulations (July 2023) establish detailed testing and compliance requirements. | Adult use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing requirements with detailed regulatory framework established. | Office of Cannabis Management oversees adult use regulations with detailed testing and compliance framework. |
Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act Resources |
Adult Use Regulations (July 2023)
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Comprehensive Framework: Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act provides foundation
Recent Regulations: July 2023 adult use regulations establish current standards Unified Management: Office of Cannabis Management oversees comprehensive program Resource Availability: Detailed legal resources available for compliance |
| North Carolina | USDA-Approved State Plan | North Carolina Industrial Hemp Commission (NCIHC) | Industrial Hemp Program Manual (July 2020) provides comprehensive framework for hemp cultivation and processing requirements. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with state program oversight through Industrial Hemp Commission. | North Carolina A&T Industrial Hemp Program provides detailed manual and guidance for program compliance. |
Industrial Hemp Program Manual (July 2020)
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Comprehensive Manual: Detailed program manual from North Carolina A&T
Commission Oversight: Industrial Hemp Commission provides program coordination Academic Partnership: University involvement in program development Established Program: Manual from 2020 indicates mature program framework |
| North Dakota | USDA-Approved State Plan | North Dakota Department of Agriculture (NDDA) | Hemp program oversight by North Dakota Department of Agriculture with established regulatory framework. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies under state program implementation. | North Dakota Department of Agriculture provides hemp program oversight and regulatory compliance framework. |
North Dakota Hemp Program
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Department Oversight: Direct oversight by North Dakota Department of Agriculture
Plant Industries Focus: Hemp regulated under plant industries division State Program: USDA-approved state plan implementation Agricultural Focus: Emphasis on agricultural production and compliance |
| Ohio | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) / Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) | Adult Use Cannabis Control and Regulation Act provides comprehensive framework. DCC Rules Package 5 (April 2024) establishes detailed testing and compliance requirements. | Cannabis products subject to comprehensive testing requirements with detailed regulatory framework under Division of Cannabis Control. | Division of Cannabis Control provides regulatory oversight with detailed rules packages and testing standards. |
Adult Use Cannabis Control and Regulation Act |
DCC Rules Package 5 (April 2024)
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Recent Framework: Adult use cannabis control act provides foundation
Active Development: April 2024 rules package shows ongoing development Specialized Division: Division of Cannabis Control for dedicated oversight Dual Oversight: Agriculture department for hemp, DCC for cannabis |
| Oklahoma | USDA-Approved State Plan | Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF) | House Bill 3439 Committee Substitute addresses hemp regulations. House Bill 3011 (2023-24) provides additional cannabis legislation framework. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies under state program with legislative framework from recent bills. | Oklahoma Department of Agriculture provides hemp program oversight with recent legislative updates guiding implementation. |
House Bill 3439 Committee Substitute |
House Bill 3011 (2023-24)
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Legislative Activity: Recent bills provide regulatory framework updates
Committee Process: HB3439 shows legislative development through committee Ongoing Development: 2023-24 legislation indicates active regulatory evolution Department Oversight: Agriculture, Food, and Forestry provides comprehensive oversight |
| Oregon | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) / Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) / Oregon Health Authority (OHA) | Cannabis testing purpose and proficiency testing regulations (ยง 333-007-0300, ยง 333-064-0120). OLCC Rule Update Series addresses cannabinoid limits for hemp considerations. | Cannabis testing regulations provide comprehensive framework. Hemp considerations include cannabinoid limits and testing protocols. | Multiple agencies provide oversight: ODA for hemp agriculture, OLCC for cannabis commerce, OHA for health-related testing standards. |
OLCC Cannabinoid Limits for Hemp Considerations |
Oregon Administrative Code ยง 333-007-0300 |
Oregon Administrative Code ยง 333-064-0120
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Multi-Agency Approach: Three agencies provide coordinated oversight
Proficiency Testing: Detailed regulations for lab proficiency testing Hemp Considerations: OLCC addresses cannabinoid limits specifically for hemp Comprehensive Framework: Health authority provides medical and safety oversight |
| Pennsylvania | USDA-Approved State Plan / Medical Cannabis | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) | Hemp sample compliance testing requirements provide detailed framework for testing procedures and documentation standards. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with detailed compliance testing requirements from PDA. | Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides comprehensive hemp program oversight with detailed requirements for sample compliance testing. |
Pennsylvania Hemp Program |
Hemp Sample Compliance Testing Requirements
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Compliance Focus: Detailed requirements for hemp sample compliance testing
Department Oversight: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture provides comprehensive oversight Documentation Standards: Specific requirements for testing procedures and documentation Medical Cannabis Program: Separate framework for medical cannabis alongside hemp program |
| Rhode Island | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Department of Business Regulation (DBR) | Hemp Guidance Document - Product Designations (March 2025) provides framework for hemp product classification and testing requirements. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with state guidance for product designations and testing protocols. | Department of Business Regulation provides comprehensive oversight with detailed guidance documents for hemp product designations. |
Hemp Guidance Document - Product Designations (March 2025)
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Recent Guidance: March 2025 guidance document shows current regulatory development
Product Focus: Specific attention to hemp product designations and classifications Business Regulation: Department of Business Regulation provides oversight Dual Programs: Both adult-use cannabis and hemp programs managed |
| South Carolina | USDA-Approved State Plan | South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) | Bill 3935 (2025-2026) addresses hemp-derived consumables with testing and regulatory framework development. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with legislative framework from Bill 3935 for consumables. | South Carolina Department of Agriculture provides hemp program oversight with recent legislative activity guiding consumables regulation. |
Bill 3935 (2025-2026) - Hemp-Derived Consumables
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Recent Legislation: 2025-2026 Bill 3935 addresses hemp-derived consumables
Consumables Focus: Specific attention to consumable hemp products regulation Active Development: Current legislative session shows ongoing regulatory development Department Oversight: Agriculture department provides program coordination |
| South Dakota | USDA-Approved State Plan | South Dakota Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources (DANR) | 2024 Session Law Chapter 168 addresses cannabis regulations. CBD legal analysis provides framework for hemp product compliance. | CBD products subject to legal restrictions and analysis. Cannabis regulations under 2024 Session Law provide broader framework. | Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources provides hemp program oversight with cannabis regulatory framework from 2024 legislation. |
South Dakota CBD Legal Analysis |
2024 Session Law Chapter 168
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2024 Legislation: Session Law Chapter 168 provides cannabis regulatory framework
CBD Analysis: Specific legal analysis available for CBD products Natural Resources: Department includes natural resources alongside agriculture Recent Framework: 2024 legislation indicates current regulatory development |
| Tennessee | USDA-Approved State Plan | Tennessee Department of Agriculture (TDA) / Alcoholic Beverage Commission (ABC) | Hemp-derived cannabinoid law provides framework for licensing and selling. 2025 overhaul places hemp cannabinoids under ABC authority. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with hemp-derived cannabinoids under ABC licensing and regulation. | Tennessee Department of Agriculture oversees hemp production with Alcoholic Beverage Commission regulating hemp-derived cannabinoid products. |
Tennessee Hemp-Derived Cannabinoid Law Analysis |
Hemp Cannabinoids Under ABC Authority (2025)
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2025 Overhaul: Recent regulatory changes place hemp cannabinoids under ABC authority
Dual Oversight: Agriculture for production, ABC for cannabinoid products Licensing Focus: Emphasis on licensing and selling requirements Legal Analysis: Detailed analysis available from legal firms |
| Texas | USDA-Approved State Plan | Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) | Consumable Hemp Program provides comprehensive framework. Administrative Code regulations (March 2025) establish testing and compliance requirements. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with consumable hemp program providing detailed regulatory framework. | Texas Department of State Health Services oversees Consumable Hemp Program with detailed administrative code regulations and compliance framework. |
Texas Administrative Code (March 2025) |
Consumable Hemp Program |
CHP Presentation Overview
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Comprehensive Program: Detailed Consumable Hemp Program framework
Health Services: Department of State Health Services provides oversight Recent Updates: March 2025 administrative code shows current regulations Detailed Framework: Extensive program documentation and compliance requirements |
| Utah | USDA-Approved State Plan | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) | Administrative Rule R68-26 (Industrial Hemp Program) and R68-29 (Quality Assurance Testing) provide comprehensive testing framework. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with detailed quality assurance testing requirements under R68-29. | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food provides hemp program oversight with detailed administrative rules for testing and quality assurance. |
Utah Administrative Rule R68-26 - Industrial Hemp Program |
Utah Administrative Rule R68-29 - Quality Assurance Testing
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Detailed Rules: Comprehensive administrative rules for hemp program and testing
Quality Assurance: Specific rule (R68-29) dedicated to testing requirements Agricultural Focus: Department of Agriculture and Food provides oversight Medical Cannabis Integration: Testing rules apply to both hemp and medical cannabis |
| Vermont | USDA-Approved State Plan | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (AAFM) | Marijuana use data and cannabis information available through Department of Health resources providing public health perspective. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with public health focus from Department of Health cannabis information. | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets oversees hemp program with Department of Health providing public health oversight. |
Vermont Marijuana Use Data Brief |
Vermont Cannabis Information
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Public Health Focus: Department of Health provides cannabis information and data
Agricultural Oversight: Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets manages hemp program Data-Driven: Marijuana use data brief provides evidence-based approach Educational Resources: "Let's Talk Cannabis" initiative for public education |
| Virginia | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) | Hemp compliance handout and hemp product enforcement provide framework for testing and compliance requirements. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with hemp product enforcement and compliance oversight from VDACS. | Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides comprehensive hemp program oversight with enforcement and compliance framework. |
VDACS Hemp Compliance Handout |
Hemp Product Enforcement
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Compliance Focus: Hemp compliance handout provides detailed guidance
Enforcement Framework: Dedicated hemp product enforcement program Consumer Services: Department includes consumer services alongside agriculture Dual Programs: Both adult-use cannabis and hemp programs managed |
| Washington State | USDA-Approved State Plan / Adult Use & Medical Cannabis | Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) / Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board (LCB) | Medical marijuana access and regulations provide framework. Cannabis research and guidance available through Washington State University. | Cannabis products subject to comprehensive testing and regulatory framework under Liquor and Cannabis Board oversight. | Washington State Department of Agriculture oversees hemp program with Liquor and Cannabis Board regulating cannabis products. |
Washington State Hemp Program |
Medical Marijuana Access and Regulations |
WSU Cannabis Research and Guidance
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Dual Board System: Agriculture for hemp, Liquor and Cannabis Board for cannabis
Academic Partnership: Washington State University provides research and guidance Comprehensive Framework: Medical marijuana access and regulations established Research Focus: University involvement in cannabis policy and research |
| West Virginia | USDA-Approved State Plan | West Virginia Department of Agriculture (WVDA) | Hemp and Kratom Products licensing provides framework for hemp product regulation and oversight. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with hemp and kratom products licensing framework. | West Virginia Department of Agriculture provides hemp program oversight with licensing framework for hemp and kratom products. |
Hemp and Kratom Products - WV Department of Agriculture
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Combined Oversight: Hemp and kratom products regulated together
Licensing Framework: Specific licensing program for hemp products Department Oversight: West Virginia Department of Agriculture provides oversight Product Regulation: Focus on finished hemp product licensing and regulation |
| Wisconsin | USDA-Approved State Plan | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) | Hemp Flower and CBD Products Method of Sale and Labeling provides detailed framework. Legislative policy project addresses regulating Wisconsin's hemp industry. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with detailed method of sale and labeling requirements for hemp flower and CBD products. | Wisconsin Department of Agriculture provides comprehensive hemp program oversight with detailed labeling and sale method requirements. |
Hemp Flower and CBD Products Method of Sale and Labeling |
Regulating Wisconsin's Hemp Industry
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Detailed Requirements: Specific method of sale and labeling requirements
Policy Development: Legislative policy project addresses industry regulation Consumer Protection: Department includes trade and consumer protection Comprehensive Approach: Both hemp flower and CBD products addressed |
| Wyoming | USDA-Approved State Plan | Wyoming Department of Agriculture (WDA) / Wyoming Liquor Division | House Bill 267 (2025) addresses hemp regulations with framework for hemp program implementation. | Federal hemp standard of โค0.3% delta-9-THC applies with legislative framework from House Bill 267 (2025). | Wyoming Department of Agriculture provides hemp program oversight with Liquor Division coordination for regulatory implementation. |
Wyoming House Bill 267 (2025)
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Recent Legislation: 2025 House Bill 267 provides hemp regulation framework
Dual Oversight: Agriculture department and Liquor Division coordination Current Development: 2025 legislation indicates active regulatory development Implementation Focus: Framework for hemp program implementation established |
Comprehensive analysis of cannabis regulations across states with adult-use and medical programs, focusing on Certificate of Analysis (COA) requirements, testing standards, and compliance frameworks. This analysis examines state-level implementation of cannabis policies and their impact on public safety.
| State | Legal Status | Regulatory Authority | Mandatory Tests | Contaminant Limits | COA Requirements | Key Citations |
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| California | Adult Use & Medical | Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) | Moisture content, water activity, residual solvents, pesticides, microbial impurities, mycotoxins, foreign material, heavy metals, cannabinoid potency (THC, Total THC, CBD, Total CBD). Terpenoid testing available if requested. | Category I pesticides prohibited above LOD. Category II pesticides: specific ฮผg/g limits. Residual solvents, mycotoxins (Aflatoxin, Ochratoxin A), heavy metals (As, Cd, Pb, Hg): detailed action levels. Edibles: 10mg THC/serving, 100mg/package. | Comprehensive COA with "Regulatory Compliance Testing" header, lab details, batch ID, sample history, photo, analytical methods with LOD/LOQ, QC attestation, overall pass/fail for batch and each test method. Supervisory/management validation required. |
Cannabis Regulations (April 2025) |
Requirements for Cannabis Goods |
Department of Cannabis Control
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Most Comprehensive: One of the most stringent regulatory frameworks nationally
Remediation: Failed batches can undergo remediation twice before destruction Packaging: Child-resistant, tamper-evident, resealable (multi-serving), opaque for edibles Universal Symbol: Cannabis symbol โฅ0.5" x 0.5" on primary panel Marketing Restrictions: Prohibited from designs attractive to children, unproven health claims |
| Colorado | Adult Use & Medical | Department of Revenue, Marijuana Enforcement Division | Each harvest batch: microbial contamination (Salmonella sp., E. coli, total yeast, mold), visual inspection for mold/mildew/filth. Solvent-based concentrates: residual solvents (butane, heptanes, benzene, toluene, hexane, xylenes). All products: potency (THC, CBD), homogeneity for edibles. | Products must "pass" contaminant testing (specific limits not detailed). DUI per se limit: 5ng/mL+ delta-9-THC in whole blood. | Retail Marijuana Testing Facilities must be state-certified via on-site inspection and proficiency testing. Rigorous personnel qualifications: Lab Director (M.D. with 3 years or doctoral + 3 years), Supervisory Analyst (meets director quals or bachelor's + 3 years), Testing Analyst (meets above or bachelor's + 1 year). Written employee competency evaluation required. |
Retail Marijuana Rules - Colorado Regulations |
Colorado Marijuana Law Reference
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Personnel Focus: Emphasis on laboratory personnel qualifications and competency
Certification Standards: Covers personnel, SOPs, analytical processes, QC/QA, security Chain of Custody: Detailed requirements from sampling to results reporting Packaging Requirements: Child-resistant, opaque, resealable for multi-serving products Re-validation: Required if material change occurs or potency testing fails |
| Delaware | Adult Use & Medical | Office of the Marijuana Commissioner (OMC) | Standards for inspection, tracking, packaging, testing to ensure product safety. Testing for residual solvents, poisons/toxins, harmful chemicals, dangerous molds/mildew, filth, harmful microbials (E. coli, Salmonella), pesticides, and potency. | Specific numerical limits not detailed in available sources, but testing mandated for presence of various harmful substances. | Licensed marijuana testing facilities responsible for potency and contaminant testing. Standards for operation, equipment, personnel must be consistent with registered safety compliance facility requirements. |
Delaware Hemp Program |
Administrative Code Title 4, ยง 5001 |
Delaware Marijuana Control Act - HB150
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Comprehensive Licensing: Cultivation, manufacturing, testing, and retail licenses required
Safety Focus: Emphasis on product safety through comprehensive testing Facility Standards: Testing facilities must meet safety compliance requirements Dual System: Separate oversight for marijuana vs hemp (potential inconsistencies) |
| District of Columbia | Medical & Decriminalized Adult Use | Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABCA) | Medical cannabis: moisture content, water activity, cannabinoid potency (THCA, THC, CBDA, CBD, CBN), foreign matter, microbial contamination, mycotoxin contamination, heavy metal contamination, pesticide/fertilizer residue, residual solvents. Cannabinoid/terpene profiling, product assessment (edibles), homogeneity testing (edibles). | Water activity <0.65Aw. Foreign matter: specific visual/particulate limits. Microbials: E. coli <100 CFU/g, Salmonella 0 CFU/g. Mycotoxins: Aflatoxin/Ochratoxin A 20 ฮผg/kg. Heavy metals (As, Cd, Pb, Hg): specific ppm limits. Pesticides/residual solvents: detailed critical limits. | Testing labs must demonstrate expertise, QA/QC capabilities, proficiency testing. Strict SOPs, clear chain of custody from sampling to destruction. Must follow AHP/AOAC guidelines, use validated methods, regularly calibrate equipment. Results uploaded to tracking system within 24 hours. Exceeding ANY limit deems product adulterated. |
Medical Cannabis Technical Rulemaking (June 2025) |
D.C. Code ยง 7-1671.05
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Uncompromising Standards: Any test failure deems product unfit for consumption
Batch Limits: Max 50 pounds or 70,000 unpackaged retail servings Real-time Tracking: Results uploaded within 24 hours to electronic system Professional Standards: Labs must follow recognized professional guidelines High Bar: Exceeding any single parameter makes entire batch adulterated |
| Florida | Medical | Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) | Medical marijuana program regulations combined with hemp consumable THC product oversight. Hemp products require COA from independent testing laboratory for cannabinoids, heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticides, residual solvents. | Hemp THC products: beverages โค5mg THC/6oz, edibles โค2.5mg THC/gram, tinctures โค100mg THC/35g. Total delta-9-THC โค0.3%. Medical cannabis subject to comprehensive testing standards. | Independent testing facility requirements ensure COA compliance for hemp THC products. Medical marijuana program operates under comprehensive regulatory framework. | |
| Georgia | Medical Low-THC | Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission; Georgia Department of Public Health | Georgia dual medical cannabis system: Low-THC oil program (โค5% THC, equal or greater cannabinol) managed by Department of Public Health, and broader medical cannabis operations through Access to Medical Cannabis Commission with Class 1/Class 2 production licenses and dispensing licenses. Comprehensive consumable hemp products regulations with detailed testing requirements. | Low-THC oil testing through physician certification and semi-annual reporting. Consumable hemp products subject to comprehensive testing: cannabinoids (12 compounds), heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury by product type), 57 pesticides at 100 ppb, microbial impurities, mycotoxins (aflatoxins, ochratoxin A), residual solvents. Product-specific THC limits: gummies โค10mg/serving, beverages โค10mg/12oz, topicals โค1000mg/package, tinctures โค2mg/ml. | Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission with Executive Director Andrew Turnage provides regulatory oversight for production and dispensing licenses. Department of Public Health manages Low-THC Oil Patient Registry with physician certification requirements including doctor-patient relationship verification and FDA waiver forms. Child-resistant packaging requirements and universal symbol warning labels mandated. | |
| Hawaii | Medical | Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR), Department of Health (DOH) | Medical cannabis dispensary program with comprehensive testing requirements for safety, quality, and potency. Testing includes cannabinoid analysis, contaminant screening, and microbial safety testing. Certified laboratories conduct mandatory testing for all dispensary products. | Medical cannabis products subject to testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants. Patients may transport up to 1 gram of cannabis per test to certified laboratories for testing. | Certified cannabis testing facilities required (currently Spectra Analytical Lab). Testing mandatory for production centers and retail dispensing locations. Inter-island transport allowed only between dispensaries and certified laboratories for testing purposes under strict appointment and confirmation requirements. |
Chapter 11-850 HAR Medical Cannabis Dispensaries (December 2024) |
Certified Cannabis Testing Facilities |
Medical Cannabis Statutes and Rules
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Recent Updates: Interim rules updated December 6, 2024 showing active development
Certified Labs: State-certified testing facilities ensure product safety Inter-island Rules: Specific regulations for cannabis transport between Hawaiian islands Medical Focus: Comprehensive medical cannabis program with patient registry Integrated Oversight: Combined medical cannabis and hemp regulation under DOH |
| Illinois | Adult Use & Medical | Illinois Cannabis Control Board | Illinois comprehensive cannabis framework with adult-use and medical programs under unified state oversight with rigorous testing standards. | Adult-use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Illinois Cannabis Control Board oversees comprehensive testing standards with professional laboratory certification requirements. | |
| Idaho | Prohibited | Idaho State Police; Idaho Bureau of Alcohol, Beverage and Tobacco | Idaho maintains complete prohibition of cannabis under Idaho Code Title 37, Chapter 27 (Uniform Controlled Substances Act). Cannabis/marijuana listed as Schedule I controlled substance under Idaho Code 37-2705. No medical cannabis program exists. Recent legislative attempts (H0370 in 2023, proposed Idaho Medical Marijuana Act) have not been successful. Industrial hemp exemption exists for federally compliant hemp products only. | No cannabis testing framework exists as all cannabis remains illegal. Industrial hemp products must comply with federal 0.3% THC limits and undergo appropriate testing for compliance. Proposed Idaho Medical Marijuana Act would have included 4% retail excise tax and comprehensive testing requirements, but this legislation has not passed. | Idaho State Police enforces strict cannabis prohibition with criminal penalties for possession, cultivation, and distribution. No regulated cannabis industry exists. Idaho Department of Health and Welfare would oversee medical program if proposed legislation passed, but currently no such program exists. Strictest cannabis laws in the nation with complete prohibition. | |
| Iowa | Medical Cannabidiol | Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Cannabis Regulation | Iowa Medical Cannabis Program within Bureau of Cannabis Regulation provides high-quality, effective, and compliant medical cannabis program for Iowa residents with serious medical conditions. Program balances patient access needs with safety and efficacy requirements. Healthcare Practitioner Certification Form required with 90-day THC amount limits and waiver options (4.5g THC Waiver Form available). | Medical cannabidiol subject to Laboratory Acceptance Criteria Document v4.3 serving as guiding document for product testing and safety. Product Verification and Validation Study Intake Form required for new products prior to initial testing. Comprehensive manufacturer and dispensary quality assurance and control requirements under Iowa Administrative Code 641-154. | Bureau of Cannabis Regulation operates comprehensive regulatory framework under Iowa Code chapter 124E and Iowa Administrative Code 641-154. State seed-to-sale system with manufacturer and dispensary API guides. Inspection programs with detailed checklists for manufacturers and dispensaries. Program contact: 1-877-214-9313, medical.cannabis@hhs.iowa.gov. | |
| Kentucky | Medical | Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS), Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program | Kentucky comprehensive medical cannabis program established in 2024 under KRS Chapter 218B and 915 KAR Chapter 1. Multi-tier cultivator system with electronic monitoring and seed-to-sale tracking. Dispensary delivery services permitted with professional laboratory testing requirements. | Medical cannabis subject to ISO 17025 accredited laboratory testing for cannabinoids, microbial impurities, mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals, and residual solvents. Professional laboratory testing required for all medical cannabis products with comprehensive quality assurance standards. Electronic tracking system monitors all products from cultivation to sale. | CHFS Kentucky Medical Cannabis Program oversees comprehensive regulatory framework including multi-tier cultivators, processors, and dispensaries. Professional laboratory testing required with ISO 17025 accreditation. Electronic monitoring and tracking system for all cannabis products. Delivery services permitted with strict security requirements. Comprehensive patient and caregiver registration system. | |
| Kansas | Prohibited | Kansas Board of Pharmacy; Kansas Bureau of Investigation | Kansas maintains complete prohibition of cannabis with no medical or recreational programs. Only low-THC CBD products containing 0% THC are permitted under extremely limited conditions. Industrial hemp production allowed for non-intoxicating purposes only. 2025 legislative efforts include SB 294 (medical cannabis) and HB 2405 (adult-use) but neither has passed. 2024 Special Committee on Medical Marijuana studied potential legislation but made no recommendations. | No cannabis testing framework exists as all cannabis remains illegal. CBD products must contain 0% THC to be legal. Industrial hemp testing required to confirm non-intoxicating status and compliance with federal 0.3% THC limits. Kansas prohibits synthetic THC products including delta-8 THC with no state testing or labeling requirements for prohibited substances. | Kansas Board of Pharmacy administers controlled substances act under Kansas Statutes Chapter 65, Article 41. Kansas Bureau of Investigation enforces strict cannabis prohibition with criminal penalties for possession, cultivation, and distribution. No regulated cannabis industry exists. Industrial hemp licenses available only for non-intoxicating products. Medical marijuana use legal in 38 states but Kansas maintains complete prohibition. | |
| Louisiana | Adult Use & Medical | Louisiana Department of Health | Louisiana comprehensive cannabis framework with adult-use and medical programs under unified state authority with rigorous testing standards. | Adult-use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Louisiana Department of Health oversees comprehensive testing standards with professional laboratory certification requirements. | |
| Maine | Adult Use & Medical | Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) | Adult-use cannabis: mandatory testing for filth and foreign materials, dangerous molds and mildews, harmful microbes, water activity, heavy metals, residual solvents, pesticides. THC potency, homogeneity, and cannabinoid profile tests also required. | COA indicates pass/fail for each group of tests. Specific numerical limits not detailed in available sources. | Testing by CDC/OCP-certified and licensed testing facilities required. Independent labs must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. Medical cannabis not subject to mandatory testing (voluntary testing by some caregivers/dispensaries). |
Cannabis Testing Requirements & Results Guide (October 2023) |
Rules for Testing of Adult Use Cannabis
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Comprehensive Testing: Wide array of contaminants tested for consumer protection
Dual Standards: Mandatory for adult-use, voluntary for medical cannabis ISO Accreditation: Independent labs must meet international standards Safety Focus: Emphasis on protecting consumers from harmful substances Professional Oversight: CDC/OCP certification and licensing required |
| Maryland | Adult Use & Medical | Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) | Cannabis products undergo rigorous testing for potency and purity. Required testing for cannabinoids (CBGA, CBC, THCV, THCVA, CBDV, and labeled cannabinoids), pesticides, heavy metals, microbes (excluding total yeast/mold and aerobic microbial count), mycotoxins, residual solvents, and vitamin E acetate. | Ethanol action limit for tinctures: <100,000 ppm. Vitamin E acetate action limit: <100 ppm. LOQ requirements for pesticides, residual solvents, mycotoxins, and heavy metals added based on industry guidelines. | Growers and processors must use MCA-registered independent testing laboratories. Labs required to contact MCA within 24 hours of failed result for pesticides, most microbiology tests, and vitamin E acetate. Quality control requirements for all assays based on industry best practices. COAs available via link/QR code on packaging. |
Cannabis Policy FAQs (May 2025) |
Updated Testing Requirements (February 2025)
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Adaptive Regulation: Recent updates show responsive regulatory approach
Real-time Reporting: 24-hour notification for failed tests Vitamin E Focus: Drastically reduced limit to <100 ppm for safety Transparency: COA access via packaging links enhances consumer information Industry Standards: LOQ requirements based on industry best practices |
| Massachusetts | Adult Use & Medical | Cannabis Control Commission (CCC) | Infused beverage products: COA from independent testing lab for pesticides, residual solvents, metals, harmful pathogens, and toxicants (no more than trace amounts). Regular cannabis products subject to comprehensive testing protocols. | COA must accurately reflect testing results with <10% variance of concentration vs. labeled cannabinoid content. | Independent testing labs: no direct/indirect interest in tested entity or cannabis facilities. Must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited by third-party body. Infused beverage manufacturers must hold alcoholic beverage license or marijuana-infused product license. Scannable barcode/QR code linked to COA required on labels. |
House Bill No. 357 - Cannabis Control Commission
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Beverage Innovation: Specific regulations for cannabis-infused beverages
Accuracy Standards: <10% variance requirement for labeled vs actual content Dual Licensing: Beverage manufacturers need alcohol or cannabis license Independence: Strict lab independence from cannabis industry Professional Standards: ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation mandatory |
| Minnesota | Adult Use & Medical | Minnesota Cannabis Management Office | Minnesota comprehensive cannabis framework with adult-use and medical programs under unified state authority with rigorous testing standards. | Adult-use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Minnesota Cannabis Management Office oversees comprehensive testing standards with professional laboratory certification requirements. | |
| Mississippi | Medical | Mississippi State Department of Health (MMCP); Mississippi Department of Revenue (ABC Division) | Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program (MMCP) provides safe and accessible program for Mississippi residents with serious medical conditions. Dual agency oversight: Department of Health handles patient cards, medical practitioners, cultivation facilities, processing facilities, testing facilities, waste disposal entities, and transportation entities; Department of Revenue Alcoholic Beverage Control Division handles dispensary licensing and regulation. | Medical cannabis subject to rigorous testing standards with recent administrative holds placed on products failing regulatory standards. Product recalls issued for pesticides (Spinosad) and heavy metals (Lead) with COA transparency portal. Comprehensive retesting conducted to ensure compliance before product release to licensed dispensaries. | MMCP operates under Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act with 10-day approval time for licensure applications, 5-day approval for patient identification cards. Cannabis Transparency Portal provides public access to business information and compliance data. Contact: MCLicensing@msdh.ms.gov (business), MCRegistration@msdh.ms.gov (patients), (601) 206-1540. | |
| Missouri | Adult Use & Medical | Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), Division of Cannabis Regulation (DCR) | Comprehensive cannabis testing requirements for medical and adult-use programs. Testing includes potency analysis, microbial contamination, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, and mycotoxins. Products tracked through METRC system. | Medical patients: up to 6 ounces per 30-day period (or more with physician recommendation). Adult-use: 3 ounces maximum possession. Home cultivation allowed (6 flowering plants, 6 immature plants, 6 plants under 14 inches). | Division of Cannabis Regulation oversees comprehensive testing through licensed facilities. Testing laboratories must meet state certification requirements. COAs required for all cannabis products with detailed contaminant and potency results. |
Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation |
Missouri Cannabis FAQs |
Missouri Cannabis Rules and Regulations
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Constitutional Amendments: Amendment 2 (2018) medical, Amendment 3 (2022) adult-use
METRC Tracking: Comprehensive seed-to-sale tracking system Dual Program: Unified oversight for medical and adult-use cannabis Comprehensive Licenses: Facilities can convert to serve both markets Home Cultivation: Patients, caregivers, and adults 21+ can cultivate |
| Montana | Adult Use & Medical | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) | Montana comprehensive cannabis framework with adult-use and medical programs under unified state oversight with rigorous testing standards. | Adult-use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services oversees comprehensive testing standards with professional laboratory certification requirements. | |
| Nebraska | Medical | Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission; Nebraska Liquor Control Commission | Nebraska medical cannabis program established through voter-approved ballot measures in November 2024. Initiative 437 (71% approval) legalized medical marijuana for qualified patients with up to 5 ounces possession. Initiative 438 (67% approval) created Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission. Laws took effect December 10, 2024. Previously one of only 3 states with no medical cannabis access. LB677 (2025) implements comprehensive regulatory framework. | Medical cannabis subject to comprehensive testing requirements through licensed testing facilities. Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission will establish testing standards for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants. Regulations due July 1, 2025 with licensing applications beginning October 1, 2025. Actual dispensaries likely operational by 2026. | Nebraska Medical Cannabis Commission (initially 3 Liquor Control Commission members plus 2 governor appointees) will regulate cultivation, processing, manufacturing, distribution, transportation, sale, and testing. 4% special sales tax on medical cannabis. No qualifying conditions list - physician discretion for any medical condition. Two-year validity for recommendations. Private licensed businesses only. No home cultivation permitted. Caregivers allowed to assist patients. | |
| Nevada | Adult Use & Medical | Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board (CCB) | Nevada comprehensive cannabis framework with adult-use and medical programs under unified state oversight with rigorous testing standards. | Adult-use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Nevada Cannabis Compliance Board oversees comprehensive testing standards with professional laboratory certification requirements. | |
| New Hampshire | Medical | New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS), Therapeutic Cannabis Program | New Hampshire medical cannabis program established in 2013 with Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs) providing comprehensive patient services. Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board provides clinical oversight with 13,634 registered patients as of June 2023. | Medical cannabis subject to laboratory testing requirements for contaminants, potency, and purity through licensed facilities. Registry identification cards valid up to 3 years with 2-ounce possession limits. Comprehensive qualifying conditions including provider discretion clause for debilitating conditions. | NDHHS Therapeutic Cannabis Program provides comprehensive oversight of Alternative Treatment Centers with strict security requirements, laboratory testing mandates, and Therapeutic Cannabis Medical Oversight Board clinical monitoring. Recent 2024 reciprocity expansion for out-of-state patients removes previous frequency restrictions. | |
| New Jersey | Adult Use & Medical | Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJ-CRC) | Cannabis products subject to rigorous third-party testing for safety, quality, and potency. Cannabinoid testing includes THCA, CBDA, CBG, CBGA, CBN, THC, and CBD. More rigorous contaminant testing for pesticides, heavy metals, microbes, mycotoxins, and foreign matter. Stability testing also mandated. | Microbial contaminants: E. coli <100 CFU/g, Salmonella spp. non-detect. Mycotoxins: 20 ppb Aflatoxin. Pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals: specific ppm limits. Terpenes in inhalable products: โค10% by volume. | Testing by seven state-licensed third-party testing laboratories. Must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited. To prevent "lab shopping," businesses must use same testing methods for initial and retention samples. Max batch size reduced to 33.07 pounds for improved testing precision. |
NJ Hemp Program Rules (March 2024) |
NJ-CRC Updated Testing Guidelines |
Cannabis Regulatory Commission |
Testing Guidance (Feb 2025)
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Anti-Lab Shopping: Same testing methods required for initial and retention samples
Reduced Batch Size: 33.07 pounds maximum improves testing precision Comprehensive Testing: Expanded cannabinoid and contaminant analysis ISO Standards: All labs must be ISO/IEC 17025 accredited Quality Focus: Enhanced testing guidelines for product safety |
| New Mexico | Adult Use & Medical | Cannabis Control Division (CCD) | Cannabis regulations include mandatory self-sampling guidance and cannabis testing requirements for dispensary products. Comprehensive testing protocols established for cannabis products sold through licensed dispensaries. | Cannabis products subject to testing requirements with specific protocols for dispensary-sold products. Detailed contaminant limits established under Cannabis Control Division oversight. | Cannabis Control Division provides mandatory self-sampling guidance and testing oversight for cannabis products. Local coordination through City of Albuquerque provides additional regulatory framework. |
Cannabis Regulations - City of Albuquerque |
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Self-Sampling: Mandatory self-sampling guidance for comprehensive testing
Local Coordination: City-level additional regulatory framework Dispensary Focus: Specific protocols for dispensary-sold products Professional Guidance: Detailed sampling and testing procedures Multi-Level Oversight: State and local regulatory coordination |
| New York | Adult Use & Medical | Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) | New York comprehensive cannabis framework with adult-use and medical programs under unified state authority with rigorous testing standards. | Adult-use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Office of Cannabis Management oversees comprehensive testing standards with professional laboratory certification requirements. | |
| North Carolina | Limited Medical Hemp Extract | North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Drug Control Unit | North Carolina has extremely limited medical cannabis access through the Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act, which provides the only exemption for use or possession of hemp extract in North Carolina. Hemp extract can only be used for treatment of intractable epilepsy seizure disorders and must be recommended by a neurologist for caregiver registration. | Hemp extract limited to treatment of intractable epilepsy only. No broader medical cannabis program currently exists. Previous comprehensive medical cannabis legislation (House Bill 84, 2013) included detailed regulatory frameworks for qualified patients, designated caregivers, medical cannabis centers, producers, and testing requirements but did not pass. | Drug Control Unit within NCDHHS oversees the limited Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act program with neurologist recommendation requirements for caregiver registration. North Carolina Controlled Substances Act, NC Controlled Substances Reporting System Act, and Epilepsy Alternative Treatment Act provide regulatory framework for controlled substances with extremely limited cannabis access. | |
| North Dakota | Medical | North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (NDHHS), Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) | North Dakota medical cannabis program established through 2016 Compassionate Care Act with comprehensive testing standards and BioTrackTHC tracking system. Recent 2025 legislative updates include two-year patient cards and cannabinoid edible authorization. | Medical cannabis subject to ISO 17025 accredited testing for 11 methods: cannabinoid potency analysis, cannabinoid profile, moisture content, residual solvents, water activity, microbial testing (total yeast/mold count, E. coli, Salmonella, total aerobic microbial count). Possession limits: 3 ounces standard patients, 7.5 ounces enhanced patients for 30-day supply. | NDHHS Medical Marijuana Program provides comprehensive oversight with BioTrackTHC seed-to-sale tracking (STEMS), ISO 17025 laboratory accreditation (Keystone State Testing DBA Dakota State Testing), and rigorous testing protocols. 10,592 active patient cards as of June 2025. Recent voter rejection of 2024 adult-use initiative maintains medical-only framework. | |
| Ohio | Adult Use & Medical | Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) | Adult Use Cannabis Control and Regulation Act provides comprehensive framework for cannabis testing. DCC Rules Package 5 (April 2024) establishes detailed testing and compliance requirements for cannabis products. | Cannabis products subject to comprehensive testing requirements with detailed regulatory framework under Division of Cannabis Control oversight with specific action levels and limits. | Division of Cannabis Control provides regulatory oversight with detailed rules packages and testing standards. Comprehensive approach ensures product safety and regulatory compliance. |
Adult Use Cannabis Control and Regulation Act |
DCC Rules Package 5 (April 2024)
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Recent Framework: Adult use cannabis control act provides comprehensive foundation
Active Development: April 2024 rules package shows ongoing regulatory development Specialized Division: Dedicated Division of Cannabis Control for focused oversight Rules-Based: Detailed rules packages for regulatory implementation Professional Structure: Well-organized approach to cannabis regulation |
| Oregon | Adult Use & Medical | Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) / Oregon Health Authority (OHA) | Cannabis testing purpose and proficiency testing regulations (ยง 333-007-0300, ยง 333-064-0120). OLCC Rule Update Series addresses testing protocols and compliance requirements for cannabis products. | Cannabis testing regulations provide comprehensive framework with specific action levels and limits for various contaminants. Detailed proficiency testing requirements for laboratories. | Multiple agencies provide coordinated oversight: OLCC for cannabis commerce, OHA for health-related testing standards. Proficiency testing regulations ensure laboratory competency and accuracy. |
OLCC Rule Update Series - Testing Considerations |
Oregon Administrative Code ยง 333-007-0300 |
Oregon Administrative Code ยง 333-064-0120
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Multi-Agency Approach: OLCC and OHA provide coordinated oversight
Proficiency Testing: Detailed regulations ensure lab competency Testing Purpose: Clear regulations on cannabis testing objectives Rule Updates: Active regulatory development and refinement Professional Standards: High standards for laboratory performance |
| Pennsylvania | Medical | Pennsylvania Department of Health | Pennsylvania medical marijuana program with comprehensive regulatory framework and established dispensary operations throughout the state. | Pennsylvania medical marijuana testing requirements include comprehensive laboratory analysis for potency, contaminants, and safety compliance. | Pennsylvania Department of Health oversees medical marijuana program with established testing standards and dispensary oversight. | |
| South Dakota | Medical | South Dakota Department of Health, South Dakota Medical Cannabis Program | South Dakota medical cannabis program established through Initiated Measure 26 passed by voters in November 2020. Qualifying conditions include cancer, chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and terminal illness. Regulated establishment system for cultivation, processing, and sale through certified dispensaries, testing facilities, cultivators, and manufacturers. | Medical cannabis subject to comprehensive testing through certified testing facilities with official seed-to-sale tracking program requirements. Healthcare practitioner certification program includes physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses licensed to practice in South Dakota. | South Dakota Department of Health provides comprehensive regulatory oversight with patient registration system, medical cannabis cards, establishment certification process, and strict regulatory framework ensuring safe access and responsible use. Melissa Johnson serves as Licensure & Safety Director overseeing program compliance. | |
| Rhode Island | Adult Use & Medical | Department of Business Regulation (DBR) | Cannabis products subject to comprehensive testing requirements under Department of Business Regulation oversight. Testing protocols ensure product safety and regulatory compliance. | Cannabis products subject to detailed testing requirements with specific contaminant limits and action levels established under DBR oversight. | Department of Business Regulation provides comprehensive oversight for both adult-use and medical cannabis programs with detailed testing and compliance requirements. |
Hemp Guidance Document - Product Designations (March 2025)
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Business Regulation: Comprehensive oversight through Department of Business Regulation
Dual Programs: Both adult-use and medical cannabis programs managed Recent Guidance: March 2025 guidance shows current regulatory development Professional Structure: Business-focused regulatory approach Comprehensive Oversight: Integrated cannabis program management |
| Virginia | Adult Use & Medical | Virginia Cannabis Control Authority (CCA) | Virginia comprehensive cannabis framework with adult-use and medical programs under unified state authority with rigorous testing standards. | Adult-use cannabis subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Virginia Cannabis Control Authority oversees comprehensive testing standards with professional laboratory certification requirements. | |
| West Virginia | Medical | West Virginia Department of Health, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) | West Virginia Medical Cannabis Act (Senate Bill 386, 2017) named in honor of James William "Bill" Flanigan and Lucile Gillespie. Comprehensive medical cannabis program with growers, processors, dispensaries, and laboratories. Up to 10 growers, 10 processors, 100 dispensaries permitted. 10% privilege tax on gross receipts. Electronic tracking system required. | Medical cannabis testing requirements include independent laboratory testing at harvest and final processing. Office of Laboratory Services certification required. Testing for potency, pesticides (USDA-approved only), fungicides, contaminants, mold/mildew levels. Pharmaceutical-grade excipients required. USDA-approved pesticide active ingredients listed in Appendix A. | OMC oversees comprehensive program with electronic tracking system. Medical Cannabis Advisory Board provides oversight. Independent laboratories must be certified by Office of Laboratory Services. County-level approval required (counties may opt-out). 30-day supply limits. Multiple product forms permitted (pill, oil, topical, vaporization, dry leaf, tincture, liquid, dermal patch). No smoking permitted. | |
| Wisconsin | Limited Medical CBD | Wisconsin Controlled Substances Board; Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection | Wisconsin has extremely limited medical cannabis access through cannabidiol (CBD) certification program under Wisconsin Statutes 961.32(2m) and 961.38(1n). Physicians may issue certifications for CBD products to treat medical conditions. Controlled Substances Board assists physicians in applying for investigational drug permits for marijuana and CBD under federal law. 2024 Republican proposal for medical marijuana program includes 5 state-owned dispensaries with state-employed pharmacists, but no legislation filed yet. | CBD products subject to physician certification requirements with written documentation including physician information, patient details, and issue date. Industrial hemp program under Department of Agriculture allows hemp production within federal 0.3% THC limits. Proposed medical marijuana program would include comprehensive testing through state-employed pharmacists but no specifics available until legislation filed. | Controlled Substances Board oversees special use authorizations and investigational drug permits. Department of Agriculture manages industrial hemp program under Section 94.55. Extremely restrictive approach - proposed medical program designed to be "most restrictive in the country" with state ownership, pharmacist dispensing, and no smoking products permitted. Recreational marijuana remains completely illegal with criminal penalties. | |
| Texas | Medical Low-THC | Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Compassionate Use Program; Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), Consumable Hemp Program | Texas limited Low-THC cannabis program under Compassionate Use Program (CUP) with Compassionate Use Registry of Texas (CURT). Dispensing organizations licensed by DPS for cultivation, processing, and dispensing. Recent expansion allows research programs under institutional review boards for additional conditions. | Low-THC cannabis testing through licensed laboratories with comprehensive safety standards. Consumable hemp products subject to testing requirements under DSHS oversight. Maximum THC concentration limits enforced through state regulatory framework with COA requirements. | DPS oversees Compassionate Use Program with licensed dispensing organizations. DSHS manages Consumable Hemp Program with testing laboratory oversight. Comprehensive regulatory framework ensures product safety and compliance with state THC limits. | |
| Tennessee | Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids | Tennessee Department of Agriculture | Tennessee has hemp-derived cannabinoids (HDC) licensing program effective December 26, 2024, for retailers and suppliers of hemp-derived cannabinoid products. Very limited medical use allows low-THC oil (less than 0.9% THC) for specific conditions like epilepsy under strict state regulations. Recreational marijuana remains completely illegal with strict penalties. Legislative efforts include HB0836 (comprehensive cannabis act) and HB0981 (decriminalization bill) but remain in early stages. | Hemp-derived cannabinoid products subject to third-party laboratory testing requirements with permanent rules effective December 26, 2024. THC-A products currently legal but facing potential restrictions. Low-THC medical oil must contain less than 0.9% THC from state-approved sources under physician supervision. Strict enforcement of possession penalties for recreational marijuana with misdemeanor charges for small amounts. | Tennessee Department of Agriculture oversees HDC licensing program and hemp producer regulations. Limited medical program requires licensed physician supervision for low-THC oil use. No comprehensive medical marijuana program exists. State maintains strict marijuana prohibition with criminal penalties while allowing limited hemp-derived products under federal compliance standards. | |
| Utah | Medical | Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF), Specialized Products Division | Utah medical cannabis program with strict pharmacy-based retail system (no dispensaries permitted). 2023 market analysis showing 74.5% of patients don't travel out-of-state for products. Up to 10 cultivation licenses permitted by statute with Electronic Verification System (EVS) for comprehensive tracking. | Cannabis Quality Assurance Testing under Rule R66-3 with comprehensive testing for cannabinoid profiles, pesticides, heavy metals, solvents, moisture content, and microbial contaminants. Professional laboratory certification required with chain of custody protocols and batch-specific COA requirements. | UDAF Specialized Products Division provides comprehensive regulatory oversight with Electronic Verification System tracking, strict security requirements, and pharmacy-based retail model. Unique among states for requiring pharmaceutical dispensing protocols rather than traditional dispensary model. | |
| Alaska | Adult Use & Medical | Marijuana Control Board (MCB) | Alaska cannabis regulations provide comprehensive testing framework for adult-use and medical cannabis products with strict quality control requirements. | Cannabis products subject to comprehensive testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with established limits. | Marijuana Control Board oversees comprehensive cannabis testing with professional standards and laboratory requirements for public safety and product quality. | |
| Alabama | Medical | Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) | Alabama medical cannabis program established under Act 2021-450 signed May 17, 2021. Comprehensive qualifying conditions include autism spectrum disorder, cancer-related conditions, Crohn's disease, depression, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, panic disorder, Parkinson's disease, PTSD, sickle cell anemia, spasticity, terminal illness, and chronic/intractable pain. Products include tablets, capsules, tinctures, gels, oils, topical creams, suppositories, patches, but exclude raw plant materials, smoking/vaping products, and edibles. | Medical cannabis subject to state testing laboratory requirements with AMCC issuing State Testing Laboratory licenses (opened February 2025). THC limits: maximum 3% for minors, up to 75mg delta-9-THC daily maximum for adults. Comprehensive physician certification process with required physical examinations, medical record documentation, informed consent, and ongoing follow-up care. | AMCC provides comprehensive regulatory oversight with Director John McMillan leading implementation. Alabama Board of Medical Examiners issues Medical Cannabis Certification (AMCC) permits to qualified physicians. No telemedicine permitted - all certifications require in-person physician-patient interactions in Alabama. Strict prohibitions on physician financial interests in cannabis businesses. | |
| Arizona | Adult Use & Medical | Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) | Arizona cannabis regulations provide comprehensive testing framework for adult-use and medical cannabis products with detailed laboratory requirements. | Cannabis products subject to testing for potency, pesticides, heavy metals, mycotoxins, residual solvents, and microbial contaminants with specific action levels and limits. | Arizona Department of Health Services oversees cannabis testing with professional laboratory standards and quality control requirements for comprehensive program. |
Arizona Senate Bill 1186 - Industrial Hemp |
Arizona Hemp FAQ (March 2024)
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Health Department: Health Services department provides cannabis oversight
Comprehensive Testing: Detailed laboratory requirements and standards Hemp Integration: Hemp program coordination with cannabis regulations Professional Standards: Quality control and testing protocols established Dual Programs: Both adult-use and medical cannabis regulated |
| Connecticut | Adult Use & Medical | Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) | Connecticut cannabis and hemp regulations under comprehensive Cannabis and Hemp Regulation Act with detailed testing requirements for all cannabis products. | Cannabis products subject to comprehensive testing with specific limits for contaminants. Cannabis establishments must submit samples to licensed testing laboratories. | Department of Consumer Protection provides regulatory oversight with ISO 17025 accredited laboratories. Cannabis testing facilities must meet federal hemp production regulations. |
Connecticut SB-00970 - Cannabinoids, Hemp and Hemp Products Act (2025) |
Connecticut HB-05150 - Cannabis and Hemp Regulation Act (2024)
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Consumer Protection: Department of Consumer Protection provides oversight
Comprehensive Act: Cannabis and Hemp Regulation Act provides framework ISO Standards: Labs must be ISO 17025 accredited Recent Updates: 2024-2025 legislation shows active development Professional Framework: Federal hemp production regulation compliance |
Analysis of states maintaining the most restrictive cannabis and hemp policies, including complete prohibition, zero-tolerance THC limits, and minimal regulatory frameworks. These jurisdictions represent the conservative end of the cannabis policy spectrum.
States with either complete cannabis prohibition, 0.0% THC limits for hemp products (stricter than federal 0.3%), or minimal/non-existent regulatory frameworks that effectively prevent legal cannabis commerce.
States maintaining full prohibition of cannabis for any use, including medical purposes, with criminal penalties for possession and distribution.
Status: Complete prohibition of cannabis and marijuana
Hemp: 0.0% THC limit for manufactured products
Key Restriction: Any hemp products exceeding 0% THC subject to law enforcement action
Status: No legal cannabis program (medical or adult-use)
Hemp: 0.0% THC limit for CBD products
Key Restriction: Most restrictive CBD law in nation - no THC permitted
Status: Very limited medical CBD program only
Hemp: Hemp-derived consumables under legislative review
Key Restriction: No comprehensive cannabis program, minimal hemp framework
Status: Limited medical cannabis program, no adult-use
Hemp: Basic hemp program with restrictive approach
Key Restriction: Conservative implementation of cannabis policies
States with hemp programs that impose significantly stricter standards than federal requirements, effectively limiting hemp commerce.
| State | THC Limit | Key Restrictions | Enforcement Approach | Citations |
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| Alaska | Zero delta-9-THC |
โข Prohibits delta-9-THC and non-naturally occurring cannabinoids โข Bans intoxicating cannabinoids (delta-8, delta-10, HHC, THCP) โข Only broad-spectrum/isolate products allowed if endorsed |
Division of Agriculture endorsement required before sale |
Alaska Industrial Hemp Product Endorsement Guide Alaska Hemp Program Advisory (January 2025) |
| Alabama | 0.3% (but comprehensive bans) |
โข Prohibits synthetically created psychoactive cannabinoids โข Bans delta-8, delta-9, delta-10 THC in consumables โข Prohibits smokable hemp products โข No online sales or direct delivery |
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board enforcement (effective Jan 1, 2026) |
Alabama House Bill 445 (2025) - Industrial Hemp Consumable Products Alabama HB445 Enrolled (Effective Jan. 1, 2026) |
| Kentucky | 0.3% (delta-8 banned) |
โข Delta-8 THC explicitly classified as controlled substance โข Prohibits hemp cigarettes, cigars, smokeless material โข Bans hemp leaf/floral material teas โข Strict COA requirements with ISO 17025 labs |
Controlled substance classification for delta-8 |
Kentucky Administrative Regulations ยง 902 KAR 45:190 Kentucky Hemp Licensing Program |
States operating under USDA federal hemp programs with minimal state-specific regulations, often indicating limited state commitment to hemp industry development.
Status: State hemp plan not funded - reverted to federal program
Oversight: Direct USDA oversight due to lack of state funding
Status: USDA Federal Program
Framework: Hemp Farming Act provides basic structure but limited implementation
Status: USDA Federal Program
Framework: Minimal state hemp oversight, federal program implementation