Let's begin.

When most people think about "THC," they're thinking about delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or just "Delta-9" for short. However, this is just one type of THC; there are several other versions of this psychoactive cannabinoid, such as Delta-10 and, of course, Delta-8 THC.

Delta-8 THC became popular with the legalization of hemp. Hemp is cannabis with a 0.3% or lower concentration of Delta-9 THC by dry weight. According to law and science, Delta-8 is a different natural compound than Delta-9; therefore, the concentration limits do not apply to Delta-8.

The only difference between Delta-8 and Delta-9 is the location of the double bond. On Delta-9, this bond is located on the ninth carbon chain, and with Delta-8, it is located on the eighth carbon chain. Although this difference may seem minor, it does change the degree of effect. Generally, Delta-8 will offer the same effects as Delta-9, which includes:

However, these effects will be at a lower potency, so many prefer Delta-8 when seeking relief from physical discomfort or better rest.

Different states may have different minimum age requirements because of how the country legalized hemp. Congress first legalized hemp with the 2018 Farm Bill, which made the plant and its derived cannabinoids legal on a federal level. However, federal legality does not mean "legal everywhere." It was up to individual states to legalize it within their borders and find ways to regulate these products.

Some may have established a minimum age requirement, some may have not, and some may have changed course since initially legalizing hemp-derived cannabinoids (as in legalizing them, and then banning them).

Generally, if you're asking stuff like, "How old do you have to be to buy Delta-8 in Texas?" or "How old do you have to be to buy Delta-8 in Florida?" the safest answer will always be 21 and older. Again, since we at Hometown Hero believe that hemp-derived THC products are only for the responsible enjoyment of adults 21 and older, we are not going to provide information on the possibility of some states allowing people under 21 to buy such products.

Yes, Delta-8 THC from hemp is legal on a federal level and in most states where hemp-derived cannabinoids are permitted. Federal legality allows you to buy Delta-8 products from one state and have them shipped across state lines to your front doorstep.

However, the legality of Delta-8 on a state-to-state basis varies. We recommend you check your state laws before purchasing Delta-8.

If you are 21 years of age or older, you can purchase Delta-8 products from this website. Hometown Hero is no newcomer when it comes to hemp-derived cannabinoids. We've been producing Delta-8 products early on and were among the first (if not, the first) to offer hemp-derived Delta-9 edibles. And you can surely bet that we have a fine selection of Delta-8 products such as:

Although state laws surround hemp-derived cannabinoids such as Delta-8, your package will be safe to ship to your home because at Hometown Hero, we ship all of our hemp-derived products through the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). Because the USPS is an independent agency of the executive branch of the United States federal government, it can safely transport hemp-derived products across different states.

Plus, as opposed to many private courier services, the USPS is aware of the legality of hemp-derived products. So even something like the scent of a package won't "trip any alarms" since all cannabis, whether it's hemp or marijuana, smells generally the same. With private courier services, one could run a greater risk of losing hemp-derived products shipped through the mail.

If you're asking questions such as, "How old do you have to be to buy Delta-8 in Wisconsin," or "How old do you have to be to buy Delta-8 in Nebraska," the answer is 21. As a rule of thumb, if a Delta-8 product is legal in a state, it's a safe bet that the age limit for that product will be 21 years old, whether it's enforced by law or the vendor.

We do not recommend purchasing from vendors who are willing to sell to persons under 21 years of age. As stated earlier, it is our firm belief at Hometown Hero that all THC products, whether they're from hemp or marijuana, should only be made for and sold to adults 21 and over. We hope that state lawmakers can get on board and pass laws banning the sale of hemp-derived THC products to people under the age of 21.

So that's just about it on the legal age for buying Delta-8. Until next time, happy exploring, and Mind Your Mind.

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