We Provide High Quality Exotic THC-A Flower. 100% Legal in the USA.
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Located out of Durham, North Carolina. We provide top quality exotic THCa flower within the central and eastern areas of the United States. Our mission is to provide customers with a professional and transparent process in order to maximize your business's productivity. All of our flower goes through extensive care during its growing process and curing process. All of our flower is hand processed (No Machines!), this ensures the utmost quality available with today's technology. Each strain is put through 3rd party lab testing, conducted by DEA approved locations only.
What is THC-A Flower
and Why is it Legal in the USA?
THCA (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid) is a naturally occurring cannabinoid found in raw, unheated cannabis plants. It is the precursor to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the well-known psychoactive compound responsible for the "high" associated with cannabis.
Key differences between THCA and THC:
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Non-psychoactive: In its raw form, THCA is non-intoxicating and does not produce a "high."
Why THCA is legal in the United States:
The legality of THCA in the United States stems primarily from the 2018 Farm Bill. This landmark legislation federally legalized hemp and hemp-derived products, defining hemp as "the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant... with a delta-9 THC concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis."
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Focus on Delta-9 THC: The Farm Bill specifically targets delta-9 THC content. Since THCA is not delta-9 THC until it is decarboxylated (heated), raw THCA flower can often contain high levels of THCA while remaining below the 0.3% delta-9 THC limit.
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Pre-harvest testing vs. post-harvest: Federal regulations for hemp cultivation require testing for "total THC" (which includes THCA converted to THC) before harvest. However, after harvest, the focus shifts to the delta-9 THC levels. This means a product high in THCA can be considered legal hemp as long as its delta-9 THC content is below 0.3% at the point of sale.
Important considerations:
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State-level variations: While federally legal under the Farm Bill, individual states have the authority to enact their own laws regarding hemp and cannabinoids. Some states have adopted more restrictive definitions that include THCA in their "total THC" calculations or explicitly regulate THCA. This means THCA's legality can vary significantly from state to state.
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Intent of use: The legal gray area primarily exists because THCA itself is non-intoxicating. It can be subject to different interpretations and enforcement by state and local authorities.
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Evolving landscape: The legal landscape around cannabinoids is constantly evolving. As the market for THCA products grows, there is increasing scrutiny and potential for changes in regulations.
In essence, THCA's current legal status in many parts of the US is a result of it being the "acidic precursor" to THC and the specific wording of the 2018 Farm Bill, which defines hemp based on its delta-9 THC content, not its THCA content.