Are cannabis seeds legal in USA? Ungerminated cannabis seeds are legal to buy and own throughout the United States.
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That site is trying to sell seeds. Of course they're going to say they're legal everywhere. They know better and shouldn't be lying like they are. What a bunch of jerks.
In some states they will treat seeds the same as marijuana.
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And it's a fact that all cannabis, seeds included is illegal at the federal level. Growers Choice is full of crap.
The Presence of THC Makes Seeds Illegal
The Controlled Substance Act specifies marijuana and its cannabinoids are illegal but does not specifically mention the seeds. However, the seeds have trace quantities of THC. This is the cannabinoid responsible for cannabis’s psychoactive effects. As such, that means THC is illegal under the Controlled Substance Act, making seeds illegal as well.
When Cannabis Seeds Are Legal
There are a few key exceptions to the illegality of cannabis seeds in the United States. Specifically, you can legally buy or possess it to use as fish bait or birdseed. However, the caveat is that the seeds that fit this description will be
industrial hemp seeds that have incredibly low percentages of THC. In other words, you cannot use those seeds to produce plants that will give you the high associated with cannabis.
The interpretations of laws have changed over the years, however. Now, more people interpret the laws to indicate that cannabis seeds are legal, provided they are not germinated. That lack of germination here is key.
The most common interpretation is that you cannot buy cannabis seeds in states where cannabis is illegal.