DEA Clarifies That The Synthetic Cannabis Compound HHC Is Federally Banned, And Doesn’t Count As Legal Hemp
The DEA has clarified that hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a synthetically produced cannabinoid derived from cannabis plant components, is a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law and does not qualify as legal hemp. This federal enforcement clarification applies to HHC products nationwide regardless of state-level legality.
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