Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) is one of the most compelling of all of the 100+ cannabinoids found in the flowering buds of the cannabis plant. For starters, it’s the only cannabinoid found more abundantly in the seeds and pollen of the plant than the actual flowers. It’s also a hydrogenated analog of delta 9 THC – that’s the dominant cannabinoid that makes marijuana intoxicating – which explains why the effects are essentially identical. A pretty new discovery, hexahydrocannabinol has had a major impact on the hemp market, as a surprising number of psychoactive alternatives to delta 9 THC have emerged in the past couple of years. And, while we can’t vouch for the efficacy or reliability of all of the new cannabinoids to have come out recently, what we can say is that HHC seems to deliver consistently satisfactory results, making it one of the most in-demand hemp derivatives, period.
Now, with that being said, there’s the issue of legality. Cannabis laws have changed dramatically over the last decade or so, both on a state and federal level. And so, if you’re wondering where your area stands as far as the legality of HHC goes, allow us to help. We’ve got a thorough guide that breaks down laws in all 50 states, to offer the most up to date info that exists today.
Disclaimer: This blog article is intended to offer general knowledge to the average hemp consumer. It is not a replacement for legal advice, nor should it be used as a legal guide for local businesses that carry HHC products. Keep in mind that while this features the most up-to-date information as of July 2024, HHC laws may have changed in your state by the time of reading this article. Please stay up to date with your local laws to always be in the know!
HHC According to Federal Law
Before going over each individual state and their laws regarding HHC, let’s look at federal law for a second. In fact, HHC is fully protected under federal law, because of the passing of the Farm Bill in 2018. That year, U.S. legislators approved the legalization of the industrial hemp plant, along with its many derivatives (individual cannabinoids, mainly), as long as the hemp products contain no more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
The passing of the Farm Bill, of course, led to the development of a more complex federal framework to regulate the hemp market, determining how industrial hemp may be cultivated, and how hemp-derived products may be processed, packaged, marketed, sold, and purchased. At the time of the passing of the Farm Bill, it’s unlikely that legislators could predict so many psychoactive hemp derivatives emerging, to act as alternatives to delta 9 THC for those looking to get high, legally.
With that being said, HHC is a federally protected derivative of the hemp plant, as HHC is not the same as delta 9 THC, and it is therefore not held to any restrictions.
HHC Laws Per State
HHC is 100% protected under federal law, without any notable restrictions. But, now things get complicated, as we’re about to go over state laws. As you’ll see, a number of states have banned psychoactive hemp derivatives, including HHC.
- Alabama: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Alaska: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Arizona: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Arkansas: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- California: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Colorado: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Connecticut: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Delaware: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Florida: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Georgia: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Hawaii: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Idaho: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Illinois: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Indiana: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Iowa: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Kansas: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Kentucky: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Louisiana: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Maine: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Maryland: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Massachusetts: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Michigan: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Minnesota: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Mississippi: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Missouri: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Montana: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Nebraska: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Nevada: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- New Hampshire: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- New Jersey: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- New Mexico: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- New York: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- North Carolina: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- North Dakota: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Ohio: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Oklahoma: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Oregon: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Pennsylvania: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Rhode Island: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- South Carolina: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- South Dakota: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Tennessee: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Texas: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Utah: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Vermont: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- Virginia: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Washington: HHC is a strictly illegal cannabinoid, which means that you may not purchase it in the state, either online or in person, if the amount of HHC in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying HHC in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just HHC.
- West Virginia: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Wisconsin: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
- Wyoming: HHC is a legal cannabinoid under state law, and there are no restrictions in terms of how it can be purchased, sold, or consumed. This means that as long as you’re of legal adult age, you can purchase HHC products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy HHC products either in person or online.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Legal Status of HHC
Now you know that HHC is a legal cannabinoid under federal law, and in most states. To finish things off, we want to cover some frequently asked questions that relate to the legality of HHC.
Can HHC Cause Me to Fail a Drug Test?
Actually, it’s likely that taking HHC will lead to a failed drug test result. HHC and delta 9 THC both turn into the metabolite THC-COOH, and this is what the majority of drug tests are actually looking for. Basically, if you’re worried about an upcoming drug test, just avoid taking HHC.
Can I Legally Drive Under the Influence of HHC?
Driving while under the influence of HHC is, in fact, illegal, even if it’s legal where you live. Driving while intoxicated in general is against the law, and besides that, it’s dangerous for both you and others.
Can HHC Flower Get Confused with Marijuana by a Law Enforcement Official?
HHC flower is industrial hemp flower infused with an extract of HHC. Because it looks and smells identical to weed, this can lead to some mix-ups should you get into trouble with the law. If the HHC flower ends up getting tested, however, and is proven to be HHC flower instead of marijuana, this can change the course of things.
How Can I Check Current Laws Regarding HHC’s Legality in My State?
It can be tricky to stay up to date on local laws regarding cannabis products like HHC. Our best recommendation is to type the name of the cannabinoid into your search engine bar, along with the name of your state. This should show you if there any any laws in the woodwork regarding the legal status of certain hemp derivatives.
Final Thoughts
Overall, HHC is a federally protected component of the hemp plant, and a good number of states permit sales of HHC products without any kind of restrictions. If you’re one of the lucky people to live where it’s still legal, we invite you to check out the HHC-based products at Friendly Hemp, and enjoy a convenient way to get top-quality HHC online.
