Short answer
A cannabis menu search returns two kinds of listings. The first is a state-licensed dispensary. Its menu lists THC products: flower, vape cartridges, edibles, concentrates, and tinctures. The second is a CBD store. Its menu lists hemp-derived products with delta-9 THC at or below 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis. Menus change when stock changes, so a posted menu can be one day or one month old. Call before you drive. Ask for the batch certificate of analysis (COA) for any product you plan to buy.
Dispensary menu
A dispensary holds a state license to sell cannabis with more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC. Adult-use sales require age 21. Medical sales require a state card in most programs, and some states allow patients aged 18 or younger with a caregiver. Products carry purchase limits per transaction. A common limit is 1 ounce of flower or its equivalent in concentrate. State regulators publish the limits for each program.
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CBD store menu
Hemp contains no more than 0.3 percent delta-9 THC by dry weight. Congress removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act in the 2018 Farm Bill. CBD stores sell hemp extracts, topicals, gummies, capsules, and drinks. The FDA has approved one CBD drug, Epidiolex, for two rare seizure disorders. The FDA has not approved CBD as a dietary supplement or a food ingredient. State rules for CBD retail differ from state rules for dispensaries.
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What a menu should list
- Product name, weight, and price
- THC and CBD content per package and per serving
- Batch or harvest date
- Lab name and sample date
- Terpene profile for flower and vape
How to read a COA
A COA comes from an accredited lab. It shows cannabinoid potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, microbials, and mycotoxins. Potency numbers should match the menu claim. A COA with no batch number, no sample date, and no lab name proves nothing. Hemp products sold online should post a COA for each lot.
Check the license
State regulators publish lists of licensed retailers. The National Conference of State Legislatures tracks state programs and regulator contacts. Cross-check the store address against the state list before you buy. A store with no license number on the menu is a risk.
Rules that apply
Federal law lists cannabis with delta-9 THC above 0.3 percent as a Schedule I controlled substance. Carry across state lines is a federal offense. Possession limits, purchase limits, and public consumption rules come from each state.