Hemp Companies Sue DEA, Challenging Agency’s Claim That Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned
Hemp companies have filed lawsuits challenging the DEA's determination that hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a synthetically produced cannabinoid derived from cannabis plant components, is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law. The DEA issued a rule formalizing its position that HHC is federally illegal, prompting legal challenges from industry participants.
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