Chow420

What does "end-to-end hemp compliance" mean on Chow420?

Every product sold on Chow420 is first listed on ChowIndex, the independent transparency index for lab-tested hemp. ChowIndex grades each listing against the 2018 Farm Bill and the live statute in all 50 U.S. states plus D.C. Only listings that pass federal compliance reach the Chow420 storefront, and the buyer-state calculator on every product page confirms whether the specific shopper is allowed to purchase before checkout. 21+ age verification is enforced at checkout and a government-issued ID is required on delivery.

Is hemp legal in all 50 states?

Hemp (Cannabis sativa L. with no more than 0.30% Δ9-THC by dry weight) is federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, but state law varies widely. 24 states explicitly ban Delta-8 THC. 13 states ban smokable hemp flower. Chow420 cross-references each product against your buyer state in real time so you never order something that cannot legally be shipped to your address.

How does ChowIndex verify a hemp product is compliant?

ChowIndex requires every listing to upload a current Certificate of Analysis (COA) from an ISO 17025-accredited lab. ChowIndex extracts the cannabinoid profile (Δ9-THC %, Total THC %, mg/serving, mg/container) and runs it through the active federal rule plus per-state thresholds. Listings that fail are blocked from selling on Chow420 and flagged on their ChowIndex public profile.

What is the 2018 Farm Bill?

The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the "2018 Farm Bill") removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act and defined hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with a Δ9-THC concentration of no more than 0.30% on a dry weight basis. Products that exceed this threshold are not federally legal hemp and Chow420 will not list them.

Why do I have to be 21 to shop on Chow420?

Chow420 enforces a universal 21+ age gate on every account and every checkout. Even where state law sets a lower minimum, our marketplace policy requires the buyer to be 21 years of age or older. A valid government-issued photo ID is verified at delivery for any age-restricted order.

Is hemp legal in California?

California is one of the largest hemp markets in the U.S. Under current law it caps Total THC at 0.30%; restricts Delta-8 THC; bans smokable hemp; sets a 21+ minimum purchase age. See the full California hemp law page for shipping, lab testing and retail rules.

Is hemp legal in Texas?

Texas is one of the largest hemp markets in the U.S. Under current law it caps Δ9-THC at 0.30% by dry weight; bans smokable hemp; sets a 21+ minimum purchase age. See the full Texas hemp law page for shipping, lab testing and retail rules.

Is hemp legal in Florida?

Florida is one of the largest hemp markets in the U.S. Under current law it caps Δ9-THC at 0.30% by dry weight; sets a 21+ minimum purchase age. See the full Florida hemp law page for shipping, lab testing and retail rules.