Is HHC Legal in Mississippi?

May 22, 2026

Is HHC legal in Mississippi? No. §41-29-113's synthetic-isomer reach and AG Opinion 2025-00219 leave no retail lane.

Mississippi

Cannabis & Hemp Overview

Last reviewed: May 21, 2026

No. HHC is a hydrogenated cannabinoid produced through chemical synthesis from hemp-derived CBD or delta-9, which places it inside the synthetic-isomer reach of Miss. Code Ann. §41-29-113. AG Opinion No. 2025-00219 (Fitch, June 11, 2025) also treats non-FDA-approved consumable hemp products as Schedule I controlled substances. The DEA has separately stated that HHC is not protected by the federal Farm Bill.

Mississippi

Cannabis & Hemp Key Facts

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Legal Status:
HHC

Illegal

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Applicable Law

MS AG Opinion No. 2025-00219 (Fitch, June 11, 2025); Miss. Code Ann. §41-29-113 (Schedule I tetrahydrocannabinols, including synthetic equivalents and isomers); Mississippi Medical Cannabis Act (SB 2095, 2022)

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Product Potency Limits

No statutory mg cap. HHC is a hydrogenated cannabinoid produced by chemical synthesis and captured by §41-29-113. AG opinion treats non-FDA-approved consumable hemp products as Schedule I.

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License Required?

No

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