Tetrahydrocannabihexol (THC-H) is a new discovery, as before 2019, we didn’t even know that it existed. This naturally occurring cannabinoid exists in both hemp and marijuana, both in trace amounts, and contributes to the effects of the plant, no matter how minor. THC-H is best known for being extremely intoxicating – it’s said to be the second most psychoactive cannabinoid after THC-P, and the high you can get off of it is definitely stronger than that of delta 9 THC. Given its popularity and undeniable potency, it’s no wonder why it’s found its way into so many formulas on the hemp market, including tinctures, gummies, vapes, and dabs.
Now, cannabis laws can be pretty confusing here in the United States. Besides often confusing federal laws regarding hemp and marijuana, state laws are a whole other matter entirely, as what’s perfectly permissible in one state may be strictly outlawed in the next state. To clear things up, we want to cover everything there is to know about the legality of THC-H, from both a federal and a state perspective, so that you have the most up-to-date information. As state laws in particular have changed so much over the last couple of years, it’s all the more important to know where tetrahydrocannabihexol stands where you live.
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 THC-H products. Keep in mind that while this features the most up-to-date information as of July 2024, THC-H 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!
THC-H According to Federal Law
First off, let’s see what federal law says about tetrahydrocannabihexol, as it’s derived from the hemp plant when found in commercial products. Well, THC-H is legal, and that’s all thanks to the Farm Bill in 2018. That year, U.S. legislators voted to approve the legalization of the industrial hemp plant and all of its derivatives, with one distinction: that hemp products may not contain more than 0.3% delta 9 THC.
Immediately following the passing of the 2018 Farm Bill, a legal framework was developed 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, we doubt that legislators anticipated the emergence of hemp-derived psychoactive cannabinoids that aren’t delta 9 THC, which quickly became highly sought-after on the legal hemp marketplace.
With that being said, THC-H is a federally protected derivative of the hemp plant, as THC-H is not the same as delta 9 THC, and it is therefore not held to any restrictions.
THC-H Laws Per State
Yes, THC-H is federally legal. However, a number of states have banned intoxicating hemp derivatives including THC-H, and the list of states banning it seems to grow with each passing year. Find your state below, to find out where you stand.
- Alabama: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Alaska: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Arizona: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Arkansas: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- California: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Colorado: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Connecticut: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Delaware: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Florida: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Georgia: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Hawaii: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Idaho: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Illinois: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Indiana: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Iowa: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Kansas: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Kentucky: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Louisiana: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Maine: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Maryland: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Massachusetts: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Michigan: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Minnesota: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Mississippi: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Missouri: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Montana: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Nebraska: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Nevada: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- New Hampshire: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- New Jersey: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- New Mexico: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- New York: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- North Carolina: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- North Dakota: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Ohio: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Oklahoma: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Oregon: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Pennsylvania: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Rhode Island: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- South Carolina: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- South Dakota: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Tennessee: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Texas: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Utah: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Vermont: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- Virginia: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Washington: THC-H 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 THC-H in the product exceeds 0.3%. Please be mindful that no business carrying THC-H in this state is operating legally. Also, be aware that this law applies to all intoxicating cannabinoids – not just THC-H.
- West Virginia: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Wisconsin: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
- Wyoming: THC-H 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 THC-H products without any limitations regarding milligram strength, purchase amount, or possession amount. You can buy THC-H products either in person or online.
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Legal Status of THC-H
We’ve gone over all 50 states to give you a better understanding of where THC-H is and isn’t legal. To wrap things up, we want to go over some commonly asked questions that relate to the overall legal status of THC-H.
Can THC-H Cause Me to Fail a Drug Test?
There’s actually a good chance that taking THC-H will cause you to fail a drug test. That’s because THC-H and delta 9 THC (marijuana’s dominant cannabinoid) are both metabolized into an enzyme called, “THC-COOH”, and this is what most drug tests are looking for.
Can I Legally Drive Under the Influence of THC-H?
Even if THC-H is legal where you live, it’s strictly illegal to drive while intoxicated, and besides that, it’s dangerous to both you and others.
Can THC-H Flower Get Confused with Marijuana by a Law Enforcement Official?
THC-H flower is an industrial hemp flower infused with an extract of tetrahydrocannabihexol. And it looks and smells identical to marijuana, which can make things complicated should you be caught with it in your possession. Obviously, if law enforcement were to test the flower, they’d find that it’s not, in fact, weed.
How Can I Check Current Laws Regarding THC-H’s Legality in My State?
It can be tricky to stay up to date on local laws regarding cannabis products like THC-H. 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 are any laws in the woodwork regarding the legal status of certain hemp derivatives.
Final Thoughts
It’s very important to be aware of the THC-H laws in your state, and to follow them carefully so as to avoid any kind of legal trouble. And, we know that can be easier said than done when it seems like laws are constantly changing while the market itself keeps evolving. Fortunately, the list above gives you the latest info as to whether or not THC-H is legal where you live. And, if it is, you can head on over to Friendly Hemp, and enjoy the convenience of buying premium THC-H online.
