Mood is an online retailer specializing in hemp-derived cannabinoid products, which include compounds like Delta-8 THC, Delta-9 THC, and THCa. The nature of these substances means the company’s ability to ship directly to consumers is not uniform across the United States. Shipping availability depends entirely on a complex and constantly changing patchwork of state-level legislation that governs the sale of these federally compliant products. This legal variation makes it necessary for the company to restrict sales in some jurisdictions, despite the products being derived from hemp.
The Federal Foundation for Hemp Shipping
The legality that allows for the interstate shipping of Mood’s products originates from the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018, commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill. This federal legislation changed the legal status of the cannabis plant by removing hemp from the list of controlled substances. The law defined legal hemp as any part of the Cannabis sativa L. plant, including all derivatives, extracts, and cannabinoids, provided it contains no more than 0.3% Delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis.
This 0.3% Delta-9 THC limit is the metric Mood and other hemp companies use to ensure federal compliance. By meeting this standard, the products are legally permitted to cross state lines and be delivered via the United States Postal Service (USPS). While the federal framework establishes the permissibility of these goods, it acknowledges the authority of individual states to enact their own, often more restrictive, regulations.
States Where Mood Currently Ships
Mood reports that it is able to sell and ship its hemp-derived products to a significant majority of the country, claiming availability in approximately 44 states. This extensive shipping range is possible because most states align their local laws with the federal definition of hemp established by the 2018 Farm Bill. These states generally permit the sale of cannabinoids like Delta-8 and THCa, provided the Delta-9 THC concentration remains below the 0.3% threshold.
Shipping is currently allowed across a broad geographical area. States in the South, such as Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas, generally permit the sale of these products under the federal guidelines. In the Midwest, shipping is available to states like Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. On the East Coast, jurisdictions such as Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and New Jersey allow for the commerce of hemp-derived cannabinoids. Many Mountain West and Pacific states also permit shipping, including areas like Wyoming, New Mexico, and Arizona. This availability is contingent on the state not having passed specific legislation to ban or severely restrict the sale of hemp-derived intoxicating cannabinoids.
The specific products Mood can ship may vary even within these states, as some jurisdictions have placed different restrictions on product types, such as edibles versus inhalable flower. For example, a state may permit Delta-9 THC gummies but prohibit THCa flower. This variation requires the company to continuously monitor local statutes to ensure every shipment remains compliant with the destination’s laws.
Why Specific States Are Excluded
The states Mood excludes from shipping have enacted legislation that overrides the federal permissibility established by the 2018 Farm Bill. This state-level legislative action creates no-ship zones for the company’s products. The reasons for exclusion generally fall into three categories: total bans on all THC, specific bans on Delta variants, and restrictions on synthetic cannabinoids.
Some states, such as Idaho, have a near-zero-tolerance policy, legally prohibiting any product that contains any detectable amount of THC, regardless of the federal 0.3% Delta-9 limit. This strict standard prevents the shipment of virtually all hemp-derived products. Other states, including Iowa and Alaska, have amended their controlled substances acts to specifically classify Delta-8 and Delta-10 THC as illegal substances, closing the legal loophole created by the federal hemp definition.
A number of states, including Colorado, New York, and Oregon, have moved to restrict or ban cannabinoids chemically synthesized from CBD, such as Delta-8. These states often argue that the chemical conversion process falls outside the spirit of the Farm Bill. They have passed regulations limiting the sale of such products to licensed cannabis dispensaries, forcing Mood to block sales in these jurisdictions to maintain legal compliance.
Checking Shipping Status and Availability
Given the dynamic nature of state hemp laws, customers should verify shipping availability directly on the Mood website. The company maintains a feature that allows users to enter their state of residence, filtering the product catalog to display only items legally shippable to that specific location. This real-time filtering is necessary because the legal status of certain cannabinoids can change quickly based on new state legislative sessions or court rulings.
Consumers should understand that the legal status of a product does not negate the need for personal compliance with local regulations. Individuals must be aware of their state’s specific laws regarding hemp-derived products before placing an order. To stay informed about potential changes that could affect future orders, customers can sign up for company newsletters or updates. Mood frequently communicates legislative shifts to its user base through these channels.