For newbies, the idea of buying hemp flowers online may seem a bit vague. you might be thinking: is this allowed? what’s the trick?
Don’t worry, if you feel the same way, you’re not alone. Many people contact us here at Sunset Lake CBD asking how it is legal to sell hemp flowers online.
that is why we have decided to put together this publication. hopefully, by its conclusion you will know:
- about the legality of buying hemp flowers online
- how we can ship hemp flowers via usps and other participating carriers
- and how to find the best and most reputable hemp flower e-commerce providers
is it legal to buy hemp flowers online?
absolutely! You can buy hemp flowers online, as well as other CBD products, as long as the CBD is derived from hemp as defined by the 2018 Farm Bill, and not from cannabis containing more than 0.3% THC by dry weight.
Cannabis plants that contain more than 0.3% thc by dry weight would legally be considered marijuana and are not covered by the 2018 farm bill.
read more about the difference between cbd hemp flower and marijuana here.
is it illegal to ship hemp?
According to the 2018 Farm Bill, cannabis plants with less than 0.3% THC by dry weight are industrial hemp and can be shipped anywhere via the United States Postal Service (and other private carriers). participants).
judge james gilbert thus ruled in kab v. united states postal service when he stated that products like cbd oils and hemp-derived edibles, and yes, that includes hemp flower, can be shipped through the postal service.
However, please note that federal legislation enacted in April 2021, called the “E-Cigarette Online Sale to Children Prevention Act,” effectively prohibited the online sale and shipment of e-cigarettes, vaping devices and vaping cartridges. This includes CBD and Delta-8 THC cartridges.
when you buy hemp flowers online…
If you’re considering buying hemp flowers online, you should research your potential supplier.
try to find retailers that:
include receipts
The United States Postal Service requires receipts indicating the contents of your cbd and hemp shipments. vendors know this and should at least be aware of this requirement.
include your grower license
Similar to the receipt above, vendors must include their hemp program cultivation license, if they have one. This is for the benefit of the United States Postal Inspection Service, think of the Postal Police. If they pick up your package for any reason, this document along with your receipt should let them know they can ship your order without any further problems.
include certificates of analysis
Just like a receipt, all suppliers selling CBD online are required to provide you with test results that tell you exactly what is in their product. these documents can have different titles, such as “quality tests”, “batch tests” or “analysis certificate”.
where should i buy hemp flowers online?
Many farms and suppliers sell hemp flowers online, but you’ll want to do a cursory search on a supplier’s “about us” page and look at a few things, like:
how was the hemp flower grown?
only buy hemp flowers that have been grown in the united states without the use of harmful pesticides. Make sure that when you buy hemp flowers online, you buy from farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices like integrated pest management and no-till or low-till farming.
Is the farm vertically integrated?
Look out for vendors who also produce their own flower. These hybrid farms can attest to the quality of their hemp flower and sell their flower at a much more reasonable price than their competitors.
See how our prices compare to our national competition.
test results!
Does your supplier readily provide certificates of analysis? if not, that’s a red flag. Certificates of Analysis certify your product’s CBD content, THC content, and any other chemicals present in your flower. Don’t buy hemp flowers online without seeing these results!
read: how to read your certificate of analysis
At Sunset Lake CBD, we provide our customers with test results on all of our hemp flowers. see them here.
updated September 22, 2022
Disclaimer: This article is not and should not be considered legal advice. this piece is purely for informational purposes.