Q: I am on probation and am not supposed to smoke weed. Is it legal for me to eat hulled hemp seeds? I ate a little more oz
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You should avoid consuming any hemp products while on probation, even though hulled hemp seeds are generally legal in California. While hemp seeds contain only trace amounts of THC (less than 0.3%), they could potentially trigger false positives on drug tests.
The risk isn't worth jeopardizing your probation status. Even legal hemp products can be problematic during probation periods because testing methods may not always distinguish between hemp-derived compounds and illegal cannabis compounds. Your probation officer might view any hemp consumption as violation of your terms.
Your best course of action is to speak directly with your probation officer about this specific question. They can provide clear guidance on what products are permitted under your probation terms. In the meantime, it would be safest to avoid all hemp and cannabis-related products to ensure you stay in compliance with your probation requirements.
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