Lawsuits challenge DEA ruling on hemp-derived HHC

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By Lauren Koong and Rachelle GordonJun 9, 2026, 8:53 am55 pts
Intoxicating hemp has been a topic of hot debate. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) recently ruled that one hemp-derived cannabinoid, hexahydrocannabinol, or HHC, is a Schedule I controlled substance. Now, two companies are suing the federal government over the change. RELATED: THCP vs THC: what’s the…

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