How is THCA Legal?

 

THCa is legal due to the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized industrial hemp and products derived from it, including THCa flower. As long as the THCa flower contains less than 0.3% THC by dry weight, it is considered legal under federal law.

 

What types of effects does THCa flower give you?

 

THCa flower can provide the same effects as typical THC and marijuana, but only after it has been heated and decarboxylated. Until then, the THCa flower will not produce psychoactive effects but may still have therapeutic benefits.

 

How do I use THCa Flower?

 

THCa flower is used by heating it to decarboxylate the THCa into THC. This can be achieved by heating it with fire or in an oven at around 200-250°F for 30-40 minutes. When using THCa flower, it is important to note that the act of heating the flower is what decarboxylates it, allowing the THC to become active. You are most likely familiar with the most common methods to convert THCa like rolling it in a joint, rolling it in a blunt, putting it in a pipe, bong or dugout. Any of these methods will easily convert over your THCa into THC and make it ready to go. All you need to remember to do is inhale! 

 

Did the DEA really confirm this form of THCa Flower is legal? YES!

 

On January 6, 2022, the DEA stated: “material that is derived or extracted from the cannabis plant such as tissue culture and any other genetic material that has a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of no more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis meets the legal definition of “hemp” and is thus not controlled under the CSA.”

 

Can I get in legal trouble with THCa Flower?

 

THCa flower is legal in its unheated and unsmoked form. However, driving or operating machinery while smoking THCa flower is not advisable as heating it up alters its chemical composition, potentially leading to illegal THC levels in the flower and your body. THCa Flower is not legal in all states, please see our exclusion list below to keep updated. If you're in a state where THC is illegal, you should dispose of any flower you have burned as it will contain THC. We do not allow the purchase of THCa Flower in any state where it is prohibited or illegal and shipment is blocked to these states as well. 

 

Does THCa flower get you high?

 

Yes, THCa flower can get you high, but only after it has been heated and decarboxylated to convert the THCa into THC. Until then, THCa flower will not produce psychoactive effects, but may still have therapeutic benefits.

 

What is THCa vs THC and how are they different?

 

THCa is the acidic form of THC, and it does not have psychoactive effects until it has been heated and decarboxylated to convert it into THC. THC, on the other hand, is the psychoactive compound found in marijuana that produces the "high" associated with its use.