DEA Defends Stance That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned In Response To Industry Lawsuits
The DEA is defending its legal position that hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a synthetically produced cannabinoid, is a Schedule I federally controlled substance in response to lawsuits filed by hemp companies challenging the determination. The agency issued a rule clarifying that HHC is illegal under federal law, despite being derived from hemp plant components.
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