The legality of cannabinoid products in the United States is dependent on their concentration and source. CBD is legally available in the United States, but it must be derived from imported high-CBD, low-THC hemp. CBD itself it not listed under the Controlled Substances Act, so it is legal in all 50 states, provided the CBD is not extracted from marijuana. If derived from marijuana, CBD is illegal unless obtained through a state-regulated medical marijuana program, or in a state that permits recreational marijuana use. Marijuana and THC are both specifically listed in the U.S. Controlled Substances Act and therefore prohibited under federal law. 36 U.S. states and Washington D.C. THC, provided it’s recommended by a licensed physician. Medical marijuana containing higher concentrations of THC is legal in Ohio. Dispensaries across the state offer products with THC and CBD in isolated forms, as well as different ratios between the two cannabinoids.

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