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There's quite a bit of buzz surrounding Delta-8-THC products, and understandably so. The cannabinoid provides a bit of a buzz itself and has undeniable therapeutic potential. But can you only get Delta-8 at a dispensary? If so, what does this mean for people in a cannabis-restricted state?
Luckily, Delta-8 is much more accessible than traditional THC products. You just need to know how to navigate the legal hemp market and when it may be better to shop at a dispensary than online or vice versa. Here’s what you should know:
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Yes, Delta 8 THC is sometimes sold at cannabis dispensaries and is considered a cannabis product (not a hemp product) in some states. Generally, these Delta-8 products are not made from federally legal hemp material. Instead, they may be made from high-THC cannabis material, or cannabismaterial that is approved by the state, but not necessarily federally legal.
When you buy Delta-8 at a dispensary, you may have multiple options, and the stock may rotate frequently. There's also the benefit of being able to see the product before you buy, though it might be hard to find background information about the product or the brand without doing your own research.
Keep in mind that the products you buy at a state licensed dispensary may not still be considered legal when you go out of state. In some states, cannabis products from a dispensary are not available to everyone, and some states have a ban on high-THC cannabis products all together and therefore do not have dispensaries.
Not all dispensaries offer Delta-8 products, so call ahead to check if you're unsure about the selection at your local dispensary.
In states where medical cannabis is legal but recreational use is still prohibited, you may need a medical cannabis card to access Delta-8-THC products at a dispensary. In states where recreational cannabis is legal, you won't need a medical card, but will need to be over 21 years old.
Yes! You can buy Delta-8-THC online from any state where Delta-8 is legal, and this is often the most convenient option for most users. When you buy Delta 8 online, you can access products that are just as high quality as dispensary products, and it's easier to do background research on the brand you choose.
Plus, having your Delta-8-THC products discreetly shipped to your door is always a plus. Delta-8 products that are available online are made from federally legal hemp, which means you should have very little issue traveling with Delta-8 to other areas where Delta-8 is legal.
You can find high quality Delta-8-THC products both online and in state licensed dispensaries, but there may be benefits to choosing one over the other.
When you buy Delta-8 in a dispensary, it's generally a state regulated product, which means you won't be able to travel out of state with your products in most cases. Plus, state licensed dispensaries are generally subject to high sales tax because most cannabis-friendly states have an additional cannabis tax. That means that Delta-8 products you buy at dispensaries will usually be more expensive than products you can find online.
One benefit to shopping at a dispensary is having an experienced budtender to help you choose the best product for you, but with a little digging you can usually find the same help online.
When you buy Delta-8-THC products online, you can thoroughly research the brand and the product. Shopping online gives you a chance to look for third party lab tests that verify a product's potency. You can also look into the brand's manufacturing techniques, such as their extraction techniques, and their quality assurance process.
Plus, buying Delta-8 online will almost certainly save you money because you won't need to pay a cannabis sales tax and you can more easily compare products and prices to get the best deal.
Buying online does come with some level of risk, however. Because the hemp industry is still scarcely regulated, you'll need to take care to do your own research on a product before you buy.
In a dispensary, the products have already been checked against state regulations that, in some cases, are more rigorous than federal regulations. Of course, there are many hemp brands that follow a rigorous quality testing process and offer Delta-8-THC products that are of dispensary quality.
The other deciding factor when choosing between shopping at a dispensary or buying Delta-8 online is that Delta-8-THC hemp products are not legal in all states. In some states, Delta-8 and other THC products are illegal altogether, but in a few states Delta-8 products are only legal when they are produced through the state's cannabis programs.
For instance, Colorado has implemented laws that define Delta-8-THC as a marijuana product, which means that it is not legal on the basis of being a federally legal hemp product alone. Luckily, marijuana products are legal for adult use in Colorado, but that means you have to buy Delta-8 at a state licensed dispensary since that is the only way to buy legal marijuana products in the state.
States where hemp-derived Delta-8 is banned but recreational cannabis is legal include:
There are plenty of hemp vendors online where you can order Delta-8-THC products today. Before you buy Delta-8 online, however, you should check for the following to ensure quality and safety:
For Delta-8 products that check all the marks, take a peek at our Elev8 Collection. You'll find Delta-8-THC tinctures, flower, vapes, and our innovative sublingual-style edibles, all at competitively low prices. Read more about our quality standards, or check out the following articles for help choosing a product and incorporating Delta-8 into your wellness routine:
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