Humboldt Seed Company is a well-known cannabis seed bank that has been in business for over 20 years. They are known for their high-quality genetics and their commitment to providing top-notch customer service. However, in recent months, Humboldt Seed Company has been unable to sell seeds to anyone, not just in California.
There are a few reasons for this. First, the federal government still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug, which means that it has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. As a result, it is illegal to transport cannabis seeds across state lines.
Second, California’s adult-use law is very clear that seeds cannot be transferred in or out of the state. This is because the state is still technically under federal prohibition, and the DEA has not yet given clear guidance on the legality of interstate seed sales.
Third, Humboldt Seed Company is not a licensed seed producer in California. In order to be licensed, a seed producer must meet a number of requirements, including having a facility that is compliant with state and federal regulations. Humboldt Seed Company does not have such a facility, so they are not able to obtain a license.
Finally, there is some confusion about whether or not it is legal to sell seeds in California dispensaries. While the law does not explicitly prohibit the sale of seeds in dispensaries, there is some concern that doing so could violate the state’s seed-tracking regulations.
As a result of these factors, Humboldt Seed Company is currently unable to sell seeds to anyone. However, they are still able to sell seeds in other states where the laws are more favorable. They are also working to obtain a license in California so that they can start selling seeds again in the state.
Here are some additional details about the reasons why Humboldt Seed Company cannot sell seeds:
- Federal law: The federal government still classifies cannabis as a Schedule I drug, which means that it has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. As a result, it is illegal to transport cannabis seeds across state lines. This is regardless of current state laws, which is why Humboldt Seed Company cannot sell seeds to anyone, not just in California.
- California law: California’s adult-use law is very clear that seeds cannot be transferred in or out of the state. This is because the state is still technically under federal prohibition, and the DEA has not yet given clear guidance on the legality of interstate seed sales.
- State licensing requirements: In order to be licensed, a seed producer in California must meet a number of requirements, including having a facility that is compliant with state and federal regulations. Humboldt Seed Company does not have such a facility, so they are not able to obtain a license.
- Dispensary sales: There is some confusion about whether or not it is legal to sell seeds in California dispensaries. While the law does not explicitly prohibit the sale of seeds in dispensaries, there is some concern that doing so could violate the state’s seed-tracking regulations.