THCA stands for Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, which is a non-intoxicating cannabinoid found in the cannabis plant. It's the acidic precursor to THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol), the well-known psychoactive compound in cannabis.

THCA itself doesn’t produce the intoxicating effects commonly associated with THC. However, when THCa is heated through processes like smoking, vaping, or cooking, it undergoes decarboxylation, transforming into THC and becoming psychoactive.

'THCa hemp flower' or 'THCa flower' are names used for cannabis buds with delta 9 THC levels that do not exceed 0.3% by dry weight, but which have high levels of THCa.

Although everyone processes cannabinoids differently, it is more than likely that a user will feel intoxicated or 'high' after smoking or vaping THCa.

These products are not for children, pregnant or nursing women. Also, users must take care to not drive or operate heavy machinery after smoking or vaping THCa products.

Yes. Under federal law, harvested THCa hemp flower is lawful. This is because the federal 2018 Farm Bill distinguishes between lawful harvested hemp and unlawful marijuana based on the levels of Delta-9 THC, not THCa.

Harvested cannabis, including its flowers and buds, with no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight is lawful hemp, regardless of the amount of THCa or any other cannabinoid that it contains.

THCa hemp flower meets the DEA's definition of lawful hemp. According to the DEA, "material that is derived or extracted from the cannabis plant such as tissue culture and any other genetic material that has a delta-9 THC concentration of no more than 0.3% on a dry weight basis meets the legal definition of "hemp" and is thus not controlled under CSA."

You can read the DEA’s letter here.

Yes. THCa hemp flower contains cannabinoids, including THC, which may cause users to fail a drug test. Therefore, individuals should not use THCa products is they are subject to drug testing.

No. State laws differ regarding whether or not harvested hemp flower can be sold or possessed and if a license or permit is required in order to handle it. Additionally, some states calculate the concentrations of both Delta-9 THC and THCa, rather than just Delta-9 THC, to determine if harvested cannabis bud is lawful hemp or unlawful marijuana. This 'Total THC' calculation is used in all states for pre-harvested hemp, but it is also used in some states for harvested hemp/hemp products. You should not possess or sell THCa hemp flower if it is illegal in your state. You should consult with a lawyer if you are unsure of the legal status of THCa hemp flower in your state.