CBD is a substance readily available in most states within the United States. However, each state has varying laws on the restrictions placed on CBD. The Harvard journal also notes that CBD is considered to be in the same class as marijuana. Yet, unlike marijuana CBD, is not strictly enforced.
In December of 2015, the FDA eased regulatory requirements on CBD to allow researchers to conduct trials on it and see what forms of benefits, if any, it could have for the general public.
However, at present, CBD is commercially available for purchase online without a medical cannabis license. Although it should be noted that only CBD from authorized sources should be consumed.
Within the United States government, CBD is still a confusing topic to talk about. The legal question or concern is the source of the CBD. Was it being produced from hemp or marijuana?
CBD produced from hemp as its source could satisfy the legal question. As we learn more about the effects of CBD, we also expect to see its legal status eventually become finalized.