No—HHC (hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal in Mississippi.
Mississippi law classifies HHC as a Schedule I controlled substance, placing it in the same legal category as substances considered to have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use. As a result, HHC is prohibited regardless of hemp origin or Delta-9 THC content.
How Mississippi Classifies HHC
Under Mississippi’s controlled substances framework:
- HHC is treated as a THC analog
- THC analogs are classified as Schedule I
- Hemp-derived status does not override scheduling
- Chemical modification places HHC outside lawful hemp
Legal impact:
- ❌ Illegal to manufacture
- ❌ Illegal to sell
- ❌ Illegal to possess
- ❌ Illegal to distribute
- ❌ Illegal to consume
This applies statewide and is enforceable under criminal law.
Why HHC Is Banned in Mississippi
Mississippi’s prohibition is based on:
- Classification of HHC as a psychoactive THC analog
- Concerns over synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids
- Desire to prevent intoxicating hemp products from bypassing cannabis law
- Alignment with conservative drug enforcement policies
Mississippi does not rely solely on the Farm Bill definition when controlled substances are involved.
What Hemp Products Are Still Legal in Mississippi?
✔ Legal (Non-Intoxicating Hemp)
- CBD isolate
- Broad-spectrum CBD
- CBG, CBN
- Hemp topicals and wellness products
❌ Illegal
- HHC
- Delta-8 THC
- Delta-10 THC
- THC-O
- THCP
- Any intoxicating THC analog or synthetic cannabinoid
If it produces intoxication, Mississippi generally treats it as illegal.
Can You Buy HHC in Mississippi?
❌ No
HHC cannot legally be purchased from:
- Smoke shops
- Hemp or CBD retailers
- Gas stations
- Online sellers shipping to Mississippi
- Medical cannabis dispensaries
Any retailer selling HHC risks criminal penalties and seizure.
Can You Order HHC Online to Mississippi?
❌ No
Shipping HHC into Mississippi violates state law.
Packages may be seized, and buyers could face legal consequences.
Age Requirements
Because HHC is illegal, there is no legal age for purchase or possession in Mississippi.
FAQs
Is HHC legal in Mississippi?
No. HHC is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Why is HHC illegal in Mississippi?
Because it is treated as a THC analog under controlled substances law.
Does hemp-derived HHC make it legal?
No. Hemp origin does not override Schedule I classification.
Can stores sell HHC in Mississippi?
No. Sales and distribution are illegal.
Can HHC be shipped to Mississippi?
No. Importing HHC violates state law.
What Mississippi Consumers Should Know in 2025
- HHC is fully illegal statewide
- Hemp laws do not protect THC analogs
- Online purchases carry serious legal risk
- Enforcement can include seizure and criminal charges
- Only non-intoxicating hemp products are permitted
Conclusion
Mississippi has taken a firm stance against intoxicating cannabinoids like HHC by classifying them as Schedule I controlled substances. This classification makes HHC illegal to sell, possess, distribute, or consume—regardless of whether it is derived from hemp or contains low levels of Delta-9 THC.
Bottom line:
HHC is illegal in Mississippi in 2025. Consumers should avoid HHC entirely and stick to legal, non-intoxicating hemp products such as CBD.