In January 2022, with little notice, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) declared cannabis seeds legal in the United States. The reason for this decision by the DEA was the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which legalized hemp and subsequently defined and separated it from marijuana, consumed as Cannabis Sativa, as anything containing less than 0.03% delta-9-THC. When asked if marijuana seeds and cannabis seeds, as well as tissue cultures and "other genetic material," are legal, the agency responds that hemp seeds containing less than 0.03% delta-9-THC fall within the definition of hemp and therefore are not a controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act. In other words, yes, cannabis seeds fall under the legal definition of hemp, and yes, they can be sold without criminal liability.

Geography

There are currently 23 states in the United States where it is legal to grow your own cannabis plants for personal use. The cultivation of cannabis for both recreational and medical purposes is permitted in Alaska, Washington*, Vermont, Virginia, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, and Oregon. The cultivation of cannabis for medical purposes is permitted in Arizona, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, and Utah.

*Among them, Washington stands out as an unusual example, where recreational use of cannabis is allowed, but only medical cardholders can grow their own plants.

The laws regulating cannabis in the United States vary from state to state. While some states have legalized the use of cannabis for recreational and/or medical purposes, other states still consider it illegal. Be sure to check the laws of your state of residence before taking any action.

Please visit https://www.oberk.com/marijuanalawsbystate for updated information on marijuana laws by state in 2024.

How much weed can be legally possessed and grown?

In most states where cannabis is legal for recreational use, you must be at least 21 years old. You can legally possess up to one ounce (28.3 g) of marijuana per person. Under the laws regulating cannabis cultivation, you can grow up to 12 plants. However, some states, such as Alaska, allow up to 25 plants to be grown on private property and for personal use only.

Alternatives

Cannabis seeds can be used for research, medical, beauty and culinary purposes. They are used as food supplements for healthy nutrition and cosmetology, as well as pet food and fishing bait. In many countries, cannabis seeds are often sold as souvenirs.

Responsibility

KADAMA does not sell its products for the cultivation of cannabis plants. The main goal of our seed store is to preserve rare cannabis landraces, to breed hybrids from them, and to save unique strains for future generations. Our customers are allowed to use the seeds for any purpose except cultivation, unless it is illegal in your state.

Customers acknowledge beyond any reasonable doubt that the cultivation of cannabis plants remains illegal in some states and countries, and take full responsibility for their actions.

KADAMA does not promote the cultivation of cannabis plants or the consumption of dried cannabis flowers containing compounds that are classified as drugs in certain states or countries. We do not encourage visitors to our online trading platform and potential customers to use the products offered to generate income as well as for other commercial purposes.