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CBD Laws in California

How California law treats cbd, from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Hemp CBD is allowed in California foods, beverages and dietary supplements made by manufacturers holding an Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight authorization from the Department of Public Health. AB 8, Ch. 248, Stats. 2025; CDPH emergency regulations DPH-24-005 (as described in CDPH, AB 8 Frequently Asked Questions)

CBDHemp CBD is allowed in California foods, beverages and dietary supplements made by manufacturers holding an Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight authorization from the Department of Public Health. Since January 1, 2026 (AB 8), hemp extract used in these products may not contain any THC or synthetic cannabinoids and must be CBD or CBN isolate with purity above 99%, confirmed by a certificate of analysis from an independent lab. Hemp cosmetics may contain up to 0.3% total THC only if applied topically. The emergency regulations set a minimum age of 21 to buy hemp final-form products intended for human consumption and a limit of five servings per package.
Source: AB 8, Ch. 248, Stats. 2025; CDPH emergency regulations DPH-24-005 (as described in CDPH, AB 8 Frequently Asked Questions)

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Is CBD legal in California?
Hemp CBD is allowed in California foods, beverages and dietary supplements made by manufacturers holding an Industrial Hemp Enrollment and Oversight authorization from the Department of Public Health. Since January 1, 2026 (AB 8), hemp extract used in these products may not contain any THC or synthetic cannabinoids and must be CBD or CBN isolate with purity above 99%, confirmed by a certificate of analysis from an independent lab. Hemp cosmetics may contain up to 0.3% total THC only if applied topically. The emergency regulations set a minimum age of 21 to buy hemp final-form products intended for human consumption and a limit of five servings per package.

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