Is CBD Legal? The Legal Status of CBD in 2020

Aaron Cadena
CBD Origin
Published in
6 min readJan 22, 2018

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Last year (2019) was filled with progress and accomplishments, but as 2020 is now well underway, the big question still remains amongst many individuals: Is CBD legal?

The short answer: Yes, CBD is legal, but… under very specific conditions.

While the legal status of CBD has become more defined with recent reforms, some laws are still unclear and others may still be needed. Combined with misinformation, many may have a very skewed understanding of what’s legal versus what isn’t.

If you’re unsure about the legality of CBD, read our 2020 guide to learn about the latest CBD laws and make sure you’re enjoying the benefits of CBD, safely and legally.

Is CBD Legal? The Legal Status of CBD in 2020

Is CBD legal in all 50 states? It depends.

The legality of CBD can vary from state to state and federally, but in general, one of the determining factors is whether the CBD is derived from hemp or marijuana.

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Aaron Cadena
CBD Origin

CBD enthusiast, passionate writer, and Editor in Chief at CBDOrigin.com―the CBD community’s leading digital publication and online knowledge base.