Quick answer
Cannabis wax is a cannabis concentrate with high THC content. In the United States it is sold in person at stores that hold a state cannabis retail license. Federal law lists cannabis as a Schedule I controlled substance, so no retailer can ship wax across state lines or sell it through a website. A search for "near me" returns licensed stores in states that permit adult-use or medical sales.
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What cannabis wax is
Wax comes from cannabis flower. A solvent, usually butane or propane, pulls cannabinoids and terpenes out of the plant material. The extract is purged, then whipped or rested. Texture runs from soft and opaque to crumbly. Lab results for concentrates fall between 60% and 90% THC by weight. Dried flower tests between 15% and 30%.
Dab rigs, vaporizers, and pens are the delivery tools. A dab holds 25 mg to 75 mg of THC per dose.
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Legal status by state
Federal law has not changed since 1970. The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled Substances Act. Hemp means cannabis with 0.3% or less delta-9 THC on a dry weight basis. Wax does not fit that definition. It stays inside state cannabis programs.
States with adult-use sales include California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. More than 20 states allow medical sales only. Idaho, Kansas, and Wyoming ban all forms.
How to find a licensed store
- Open your state cannabis regulator's licensee list. Colorado posts licensees at the Marijuana Enforcement Division. Washington posts them at the Liquor and Cannabis Board.
- Confirm the license type is retail. Delivery and cultivation licenses do not cover walk-in sales.
- Call first. Inventory changes from day to day.
- Bring a government ID. Adult-use states require age 21. Medical states allow age 18 with a valid patient card.
Purchase limits and taxes
States cap concentrate per transaction. Common limits run from 5 grams to 8 grams. Colorado sets 8 grams. Washington sets 7 grams. Oregon sets 5 grams per day. Excise taxes range from 10% to 37% on top of state and local sales tax.
Labels and testing
State rules require lab tests for potency, pesticides, residual solvents, heavy metals, and mold. Ask for the batch number and the certificate of analysis. A compliant label lists THC and CBD percentages, the production date, and the licensee number.
CBD and this store
This store sells hemp-derived CBD. Hemp products carry 0.3% or less delta-9 THC. No licensed cannabis wax is sold here, and federal law blocks interstate shipping of THC concentrate. Hemp-derived CBD wax and CBD distillate exist in similar forms. Request the certificate of analysis for the same test panels.
Risks
High THC doses can cause anxiety, a fast heart rate, and short-term memory problems. The CDC reports impaired driving risk after cannabis use. Do not drive after use.