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Is CBD Legal In Idaho 2024? Things You Need To Know & Where To Buy
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- Written by Healthcanal Staff
The legal status of CBD oil in most states depends on the source. CBD can either be derived from hemp or marijuana. CBD products that are derived from marijuana tend to have a high level of THC. THC is known for its psychoactive properties that make someone high.
However, industrial hemp-derived CBD only has a few traces of THC, which means that it is safe for people to use. In some states, marijuana-derived CVD is available for patients with certain medical conditions, and in places that have no issues with cannabis, anyone can use it.
All-in-all, marijuana laws can be confusing, mainly because the state and federal laws tend to contradict each other. Idaho is well endowed with natural beauty, but unfortunately, is one of the least cannabis-friendly states.
Is CBD Legal In Idaho?
Yes. CBD is legal in Idaho provided it has no THC, and it’s not made from marijuana. Hence, residents in Idaho looking to get CBD oil should make sure the products contain absolutely no THC, and it’s made from the hemp plant and not marijuana.
The Federal Government passed the 2018 Farm Bill, which led to the state of Idaho legalizing CBD. However, the inconsistencies between the Federal and State laws, Idaho residents should use or buy CBD oil with 0% THC.
A bill to legalize CBD oil with no more than 0.3% was passed in Idaho in 2015, SB 1146[1], for uncontrolled epilepsy. It also proposed legal protection for parents with sick kids to purchase CBD oil out of state. However, the bill was vetoed by C.L ‘Butch’ Otter, a Republican Governor, and hence never turned into a law.
He instead issued an executive order for an Expanded Access Program that would allow kids with intractable epilepsy to consume Epidiolex, the FDA-approved CBD-derived drug. Hence, it is legal to prescribe Epidiolex in Idaho.
As per Idaho code S37-2701(t)[2], CBD products are only legal if they contain 0%. The code also states that CBD oil should also be derived from the mature stalks of the cannabis plant, a sterilized seed of the cannabis plant incapable of germination, fiber produced from the stalks, seeds of the achene of the cannabis plant, and other compounds, derivatives, salts, mixture, or preparation of mature stalks.
If CBD oil products fail to meet these requirements, Idaho CBD laws consider them as controlled substances. Under the code, hemp is also considered marijuana, making hemp extract a controlled substance as well if the requirements aren’t met.
As of now, Idaho is yet to enact a new CBD legislation. In response to the 2018 Farm Bill, a bill was passed by the house and Senate to legalize[3] 0.3% THC hemp under the federal standard and its transportation across Idaho across state lines. However, the bill died[4] when the Senate amendments rejected the bill.
Permission to sell CBD or operate a CBD storefront is under the jurisdiction of the cities. This may or may not require lab test results to prove the CBD product being sold meets the state requirements. Selling CBD oil products that don’t meet the legal requirements is treated as a Schedule 1 substance, marijuana, by law enforcement.
Anyone found in possession of even less than three ounces of cannabis and its derivatives will be classified as a misdemeanor in Idaho. You may face up to five years in jail, a penalty of up to $1000 fine, or both. The small result will also result in a citation as there is no amount of possession allowed. Hence, make sure CBD contains 0% THC and is extracted from the five parts of the cannabis plant.
Why You Should Buy CBD Oil In Idaho Online?
The most reliable and safe way to buy CBD in Idaho is through a trustworthy online retailer. Purchasing CBD oil online will allow you to verify the source of the oil, and the THC content, and get all the information you need to confirm that the product fits the CBD requirements of the state.
You will also find a retailer who is serious about their quality and offers a full 30-day money-back guarantee to back their quality. You will also find brands with customer care services that are efficient. Should you have any concerns or questions about the product, make sure to ask via the customer support department.
You will find products that are THC-free online. You should ask for third-party lab test results to confirm this. The last thing you need is to end up in jail or with a significant fine on your hands for failing to follow the CBD requirements of Idaho. You can still experience the excellent benefits of CBD without any side effects.
With online purchases, you will enjoy discount deals and special offers that you can barely find in local stores. It will also save you valuable money and time compared to having to leave the house to go to a store.
Going from one shop to another can be very time-consuming. With online purchases, all you need is to research, read customer reviews, and make the most informed decision as per state requirements.
Where To Buy CBD Oil In Idaho?
If you would rather go buy CBD oil in person, there are places in the state that sell CBD oil and by-products. However, it is crucial you make sure that what you are buying has 0% THC content to avoid getting in trouble with the law.
Some of the CBD retailers in Idaho include Boise, Coeur D’Alene, and Twin Falls. While most retailers will claim to sell CBD products that comply with state requirements for legal CBD oil, the lack of regulations and tight restrictions make it hard for you to know for sure if what you have purchased has 0% THC. Hence, to ensure your safety, it is best to buy CBD oil online in Idaho.
Final Thoughts
Idaho is one of the states with strict marijuana laws, and it looks like legalization could take a while even though other states are working towards legalizing marijuana. Hence, the safest way to buy CBD oil in Idaho is via a trustworthy online store.
Online retailers will have more information about the product you are about to buy than local stores. You will quickly verify the content of THC through third-party lab tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the illegal status of marijuana, there are no known marijuana dispensaries in Idaho. The use, cultivation, selling, and transport of marijuana are also considered criminal acts in the state. However, there are local stores that sell CBD oil with zero THC.
No. Currently, doctors in Idaho can’t legally recommend hemp-derived CBD oil in Idaho.
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- Idaho.gov. (2015). SENATE BILL 1146 – Idaho State Legislature. [online] Available at: https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2015/legislation/s1146/.
- Idaho.gov. (2014). Section 37-2701 – Idaho State Legislature. [online] Available at: https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title37/t37ch27/sect37-2701/.
- LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO Sixty-fifth Legislature First Regular Session -2019 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HOUSE BILL NO. 122 BY AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AN ACT. (n.d.). Available at: https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2019/legislation/H0122.pdf.
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