Understanding the 2018 Farm Bill

Understanding the 2018 Farm Bill: How We Legally Ship THCa and Delta 9 Gummies to Your Door

What the 2018 Farm Bill Really Means for Hemp

The 2018 Farm Bill changed the course of hemp in America. Before it passed, hemp and marijuana were both listed as controlled substances under federal law. There was no legal separation between a plant used for wellness and one that produced a high.

When the bill became law, it formally defined hemp as:

> “Any part of the cannabis sativa plant, including its derivatives and cannabinoids, with a Delta 9 THC concentration of no more than 0.3% on a dry-weight basis.”

That single clause opened the door for the legal cultivation, sale, and shipment of hemp-derived products like THCa flower, Delta 8 disposables, and Delta 9 gummies across the country.

Hemp was officially recognized as an agricultural commodity, not a drug. And with that, a new, federally legal market was born, one that Hempire Innovations proudly operates in, with full transparency and compliance.

The Legal Logic Behind Delta 9 Gummies

It surprises most people that Delta 9 gummies can be legally sold online. But the truth is simple: it’s all about the dry weight rule.

The Farm Bill measures THC concentration as a percentage of the total product weight, not as an isolated milligram total.

So, let’s do the math:

A 5-gram gummy can legally contain up to 15 milligrams of Delta 9 THC and still fall under 0.3% Delta 9 THC by dry weight.

That’s why you’ll see compliant gummies, like the ones from Hempire Innovations, that feel potent yet remain federally legal.

Every batch of gummies we produce and ship is:

• Independently lab tested
• Clearly labeled with a QR-linked COA (Certificate of Analysis)
• Verified under 0.3% Delta 9 THC

You’re not buying marijuana edibles, you’re buying hemp-derived, Farm Bill-compliant gummies that meet both federal and North Carolina hemp standards.

This is the “legal line” that makes Delta 9 gummies possible, and it’s the same legal principle that has helped shape today’s hemp industry.

Why THCa Flower Is Legal

THCa, short for tetrahydrocannabinolic acid, is a non-psychoactive compound that naturally occurs in raw hemp flower.

When heated, THCa converts into Delta 9 THC, which is psychoactive. But here’s the key: under the 2018 Farm Bill, only the Delta 9 THC level in the raw flower is measured for legality.

If the unheated flower contains less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC by dry weight, it qualifies as hemp, not marijuana. That means even though THCa flower may convert into Delta 9 THC when smoked or vaporized, it’s federally legal to sell and ship in its raw form.

This is how Hempire Innovations legally offers high-THCa hemp flower.

We ensure all products are:

• Cultivated under licensed hemp programs
• Tested for active Delta 9 THC before sale
• Documented with third-party COAs showing full compliance

It’s this strict adherence to the Farm Bill that keeps every flower, pre-roll, and concentrate we sell within federal guidelines.

Hempire Innovations’ Commitment to Compliance and Transparency

We take compliance as seriously as quality. Our brand operates from a licensed hemp facility in Downtown Wilmington, NC (‎19 S 16th St, Wilmington, NC 28401), and we follow both federal and state hemp regulations under the following acts:

• 2018 Federal Farm Bill
• North Carolina HB 455
• HB 468, SB 265, and HB 328

Every time one of these laws is mentioned on our site, we link back to our Legal Resource Index, a live database that explains each law in plain English and includes citations for added trust.

Each product we ship carries a batch-specific COA, showing that its Delta 9 THC level remains below 0.3% by dry weight. Those lab reports are public and easy to verify, just scan the QR code printed on the package or view it online before checkout.

We believe hemp consumers deserve full visibility. That’s why you’ll never see inflated claims or vague numbers here, just clear, verifiable data from accredited testing partners.

Shipping, Delivery, and Pickup Options

From our Wilmington hub, we ship nationwide, and we deliver locally throughout coastal North Carolina. Every package is vacuum-sealed, labeled, and age-verified for safe, compliant transport.

Our local delivery zones include:

• Wilmington
• Leland
• Belville
• Navassa
• Carolina Beach
• Hampstead
• Ogden
• Wrightsboro
• Kings Grant
• Castle Hayne
• Myrtle Grove
• Bayshore
• Pine Valley
• Scotts Hill
• Silver Lake
• Porters Neck
• Wrightsville Beach

Orders within this area are hand-packed by our local team, no third-party couriers, no outsourcing. Our fulfillment crew in Midtown Wilmington literally seals every bag by hand before it leaves the building.

That level of control keeps our local customers confident and our compliance airtight.

The Foundation of Legal Hemp Commerce

The 2018 Farm Bill didn’t just legalize hemp, it created an entire framework for traceability and regulation. By classifying hemp as an agricultural commodity, it gave each state the power to regulate its own hemp programs while aligning with federal limits.

That’s why businesses like Hempire Innovations maintain documentation for every step of the process, from cultivation and extraction to testing and sale.

Here’s what that means for you:

• Every product comes from registered, traceable hemp farms.
• Batch testing ensures compliance before anything is packaged.
• All shipping labels, QR codes, and lab results point back to the original source.
• We retain COA archives for every batch for transparency and audit purposes.

This system ensures that when you buy hemp products online, you’re not just purchasing for enjoyment, you’re participating in a federally regulated, traceable supply chain that exists because of the 2018 Farm Bill.

Long-Term Compliance: How We Stay Ahead

We don’t treat hemp law as static, it changes. To stay ahead, we continuously update our content, product descriptions, and shipping language in response to federal or state-level policy shifts.

Each major page on our site includes a timestamp for freshness, like:

> “Last updated November 2025 to reflect the latest NC hemp policies and shipping guidelines.”

We also publish ongoing educational posts covering related topics like:

• Is Delta 9 legal
• Is Delta 8 legal in NC
• Our dispensary vs the smoke shop 

This approach keeps our customers informed and helps search engines recognize us as a reliable, current source on hemp law and compliance, not just a retailer.

Our Vision for a Transparent Hemp Industry

At Hempire Innovations, we see hemp not just as a product, but as a right. The 2018 Farm Bill reintroduced hemp into mainstream commerce, but it’s the responsibility of businesses like ours to maintain the standards that make that possible.

We do that through:

• Verified lab partnerships
• Transparent testing data
• State-level compliance documentation
• Education-focused content strategy
• Local, direct fulfillment from Wilmington

We’re not building a trend. We’re building a transparent hemp ecosystem in the Southeast, anchored by compliance, community, and trust.

Every time you order THCa flower or Delta 9 gummies from us, you’re supporting the future of legal hemp done right.

Shop Tested, Legal Hemp Products

Explore our growing catalog of THCa flower, Delta 9 gummies, and CBD products, all produced under strict hemp compliance.

• Discreet, legal nationwide shipping
• Same-day local delivery for NC customers
• Verified COAs and transparent labeling
• Fully Farm Bill compliant

Shop now at HempireInnovations.com

Disclaimer

All products sold by Hempire Innovations are hemp-derived and contain ≤0.3% Delta 9 THC by dry weight, in accordance with the 2018 Farm Bill and North Carolina hemp laws.

Products are intended for adult use only. Hempire Innovations does not sell marijuana.

Last updated November 2025 to reflect the latest NC hemp policies and shipping guidelines.