Is CBD legal? Mostly – as long as it is derived from hemp (like ours), it is federally legal in the United States and in 2018 the World Anti-Doping Agency updated their rules, permitting the use of CBD (Cannabidiol).
THC, however, still remains prohibited. Federal regulations restrict THC content in hemp-derived products to 0.3% and some sports organizations completely prohibit THC, so our THC-Free tincture is an especially great product for those athletes participating in officially regulated competitions.
Most sports organizations follow the WADA rules, so you should be in the clear to incorporate CBD with your training. However, while it’s completely legal to use hemp-derived products with up to 0.3% THC content throughout the United States, WADA rules prohibit any amount of THC found in athletes from testing. Furthermore, specific leagues–such as the NFL–have yet to remove their prohibition on CBD despite its benign (we’d argue potentially beneficial) effects. And to complicate matters even more, some organizations have stopped testing for cannabis altogether, leaving a gray area where CBD supplements are actively supported, but also not prohibited.
To make it easier to follow, we’ve organized the following comprehensive chart by state, sport, and organization so that you can take CBD with certainty.
State
| State | Legal? | Restrictions you should be aware of |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Yes | None |
| Alaska | Yes | None |
| Arizona | Yes | None |
| Arkansas | Yes | None |
| California | Yes | Not in food/beverage |
| Colorado | Yes | None |
| Connecticut | Yes | None |
| Delaware | Yes | None |
| Florida | Yes | None |
| Georgia | Yes | Not in food/beverage |
| Hawaii | Yes | Requires a prescription (we do not ship to Hawaii) |
| Idaho | Yes/No | You can not purchase anything with THC, however our Broad-Spectrum tincture may be allowed |
| Illinois | Yes | None |
| Indiana | Yes | None |
| Iowa | Yes | Requires a prescription (we do not ship to Iowa) |
| Kansas | Yes | None |
| Kentucky | Yes | None |
| Louisiana | Yes | You can not purchase anything with THC, however our Broad-Spectrum tincture may be allowed |
| Maine | Yes | None |
| Massachusetts | Yes | Not in food/beverage |
| Michigan | Yes | None |
| Minnesota | Yes | None |
| Mississippi | Yes | Requires a prescription (we do not ship to Mississippi) |
| Missouri | Yes | Requires a prescription (we do not ship to Missouri) |
| Montana | Yes | None |
| Nebraska | Yes | None |
| Nevada | Yes | None |
| New Hampshire | Yes | Not in food/beverage |
| New Jersey | Yes | None |
| New Mexico | Yes | None |
| New York | Yes | Not in food/beverage |
| North Carolina | Yes | Not in food/beverage |
| North Dakota | Yes | None |
| Ohio | Yes | None |
| Oklahoma | Yes | None |
| Oregon | Yes | None |
| Pennsylvania | Yes | None |
| Rhode Island | Yes | None |
| South Carolina | Yes | Not in food/beverage |
| South Dakota | No | We do not ship to South Dakota |
| Tennesee | Yes | None |
| Texas | Yes | You can not purchase anything with THC, however our Broad-Spectrum tincture may be allowed |
| Utah | Yes | None |
| Vermont | Yes | None |
| Virginia | Yes | None |
| Washington | Yes | None |
| West Virginia | Yes | None |
| Wisconsin | Yes | Your physician should certify it is used to treat a medical condition |
| Wyoming | Yes | None |
General/College
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| USADA (United States Anti-Doping Agency) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) | Likely to be allowed- Follows WADA | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
Baseball
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLB (Major League Baseball) | Allowed | Allowed | Allowed |
| MiLB (Minor League Baseball) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Unlikely to be allowed |
Football
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NFL (National Football League) | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| AFL (Arena Football League) | Allowed | Likely to be allowed | Likely to be allowed |
| IFL (Indoor Football League) | Allowed | Likely to be allowed | Likely to be allowed |
| CIF (Champions Indoor Football) | Allowed | Likely to be allowed | Likely to be allowed |
| National Arena League | Allowed | Likely to be allowed | Likely to be allowed |
| American Arena League | Allowed | Likely to be allowed | Likely to be allowed |
| American West Football Conference | Allowed | Likely to be allowed | Likely to be allowed |
Basketball
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NBA (National Basketball Association) | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| WNBA (Women’s National Basketball Association) | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| NBA G (National Basketball Development League) | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| BIG3 | Allowed | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed |
Hockey
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHL (National Hockey League) | Likely allowed | Likely allowed - Though may result in board review | Unlikely to be allowed- Will probably result in board review |
| AHL (American Hockey League) | Likely allowed | Likely allowed | Likely allowed |
| ECHL (East Coast Hockey League) | Likely allowed | Likely allowed | Likely allowed |
| SPHL (Southern Professional Hockey League) | Likely allowed | Likely allowed | Likely allowed |
| FPHL (Federal Prospects Hockey League) | Likely allowed | Likely allowed | Likely allowed |
Soccer
US soccer organizations largely follow the WADA and FIFA rules for banned substances.
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLS (Major League Soccer) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| USL Championship | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| UWS (United Women’s Soccer) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| WPSL (Women’s Premier Soccer League) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| USPSL (United Premier Soccer League) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
Lacrosse
Lacrosse organizations follow WADA and USADA rules for banned substances.
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| NLL (National Lacrosse League) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| MLL (Major League Lacrosse) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| PLL (Premiere Lacrosse League) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
Tennis
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| USTA (United States Tennis Association) | Allowed | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed |
| ATA (American Tennis Association) | Allowed | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed |
Golf
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGA (Professional Golfing Association) | Allowed | Allowed | Likely to be allowed |
Rugby
The US Rugby Association follows USADA rules.
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLR (Major League Rugby) | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
| Pro Rugby | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
Endurance/Other
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA Triathalon | Allowed | Allowed | Likely to be allowed |
| (USAC) USA Cycling | Allowed | Unlikely to be allowed | Prohibited |
Winter
| Organization | CBD Only | CBD + Less than 0.3% THC | Greater 0.3% THC |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Ski & Snowboard | Allowed | Allowed | Likely to be allowed |
Disclaimer: this article does not constitute legal advice. We recommend checking with your organization if it is permitted for you to take CBD, especially if Cannabis is typically prohibited by your organization.