Is HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) Legal in Delaware? (2026)

Capsule / tablet

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as capsule / tablet. HHC capsule -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC capsule -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Beverage

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as beverage. HHC drink -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC drink -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Edible / ingestible

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as edible / ingestible. HHC edible -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC edible -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Flower / raw plant

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as flower / raw plant. HHC flower -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC flower -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Other

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as other. HHC other -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC other -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Powder / bulk

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as powder / bulk. HHC powder -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC powder -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Raw material / RUO

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as raw material / ruo. HHC raw material -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC raw material -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Tincture / sublingual

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as tincture / sublingual. HHC tincture -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC tincture -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Topical

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as topical. HHC topical -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC topical -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Vape / inhalable

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Delaware as vape / inhalable. HHC vape -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes).

Verified October 22, 2026 (hash check) · confidence: under_review
Federal
HHC vape -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) (effective 2026-05-04). State-law reading underneath: Gray area.
Rule type
permanent
Tier
under review
Effectively prohibitive
yes, in practice

Controlling language, verbatim

Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles... (8) Adamantoylindoles.

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714 - Schedule I (subsec. (d)(19) tetrahydrocannabinols; subsec. (g) synthetic cannabinoid classes) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. 3 Del. C. Ch. 28 / Sec. 805 - Industrial hemp; definition of hemp (0.3% delta-9 THC dry weight) (Delaware Code Online / Delaware General Assembly, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  4. Attention Delaware Retailers: Hemp Products & THC Limits (Delaware Dept. of Agriculture, Div. of Alcohol & Tobacco Enforcement, 2026-07-19)OFFICIAL

Change history

  • Status changed from illegal to restricted.
  • Status changed from restricted to illegal.

Status by product form in Delaware

FormStatusHeadlineVerified
Capsule / tablet IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Beverage IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Edible / ingestible IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Flower / raw plant IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Other IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Powder / bulk IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Raw material / RUO IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Tincture / sublingual IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Topical IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22
Vape / inhalable IllegalFederally scheduled (schedule_i eff. 2026-05-04) · state law: gray2026-10-22

Where HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) stands across the country

LegalRestrictedGray areaIllegalNot yet verified

Among Delaware's 3 neighbors, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania are illegal, the same posture as Delaware.

Map and neighbor comparison show capsule / tablet. Open the interactive map · Every compound in Delaware

Federal posture

Federally scheduled or prohibited. HHC capsule -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220) Federal detail

Verbatim law on file for Delaware

7 instruments on file for this compound's framework in Delaware; 40 of 40 citations above are official sources. Each text carries its source and a fingerprint that changes when the law does.

16 Del. C. Sec. 4701(28) · Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Definitions - 'Marijuana'OFFICIAL
Instrument
Uniform Controlled Substances Act - Definitions - 'Marijuana'
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https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c047/sc01/index.html
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2026-07-02
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(28) a. "Marijuana" means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa L., whether growing or not, the seeds thereof, the resin extracted from any part of the plant, and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin.

b. "Marijuana" does not include any of the following:

1. The mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, or any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination.

2. Products approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

3. Industrial hemp as defined in Sec. 2801 of Title 3.
16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(a), (d) intro, (d)(19) · Schedule I - Hallucinogenic substances - marijuana / tetrahydrocannabinolsOFFICIAL
Instrument
Schedule I - Hallucinogenic substances - marijuana / tetrahydrocannabinols
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https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c047/sc02/index.html
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(a) The controlled substances listed in this section are included in Schedule I.

(d) Any material, compound, mixture or preparation which contains any quantity of the following hallucinogenic substances, their salts, isomers and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, whenever the existence of these salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation:

(19) Any material, compound, combination, mixture, synthetic substitute or preparation which contains any quantity of marijuana or any tetrahydrocannabinols, their salts, isomers or salts of isomers and is not approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration;
16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) · Schedule I -- hallucinogenic substancesOFFICIAL
Instrument
Schedule I -- hallucinogenic substances
Source
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c047/sc02/index.html
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2026-07-18
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(d) Any material, compound, mixture or preparation which contains any quantity of the following hallucinogenic substances, their salts, isomers and salts of isomers, unless specifically excepted, whenever the existence of these salts, isomers, and salts of isomers is possible within the specific chemical designation: (19) Any material, compound, combination, mixture, synthetic substitute or preparation which contains any quantity of marijuana or any tetrahydrocannabinols, their salts, isomers or salts of isomers and is not approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration;
16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19) and 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) · Schedule I -- tetrahydrocannabinols; synthetic cannabinoid classesOFFICIAL
Instrument
Schedule I -- tetrahydrocannabinols; synthetic cannabinoid classes
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https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c047/sc02/index.html
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2026-07-19
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16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(d)(19): Any material, compound, combination, mixture, synthetic substitute or preparation which contains any quantity of marijuana or any tetrahydrocannabinols, their salts, isomers or salts of isomers and is not approved for use by the US Food and Drug Administration. 16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g): Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following: (1) Naphthoylindoles. Any compound containing a 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes JWH 018, JWH 019, JWH 073, JWH 081, JWH 122, JWH 200, JWH 398, AM2201, and WIN 55,212.2. (2) Naphthylmethylindoles. Any compound containing a 1H-indol-3-yl-(1-naphthyl)methane structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes JWH 175 and JWH 184. (3) Naphthoylpyrroles. Any compound containing a 3-(1-naphthoyl)pyrrole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the pyrrole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the pyrrole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes JWH 307. (4) Naphthylmethylindenes. Any compound containing a naphthylideneindene structure with substitution at the 3-position of the indene ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indene ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes JWH 176. (5) Phenylacetylindoles. Any compound containing a 3-phenylacetylindole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the phenyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes RCS-8 (SR-18), JWH 250, JWH 203, JWH 251, and JWH 302. (6) Cyclohexylphenols. Any compound containing a 2-(3-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol structure with substitution at the 5-position of the phenolic ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not substituted in the cyclohexyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes CP 47,497 and CP 55,940. (7) Benzoylindoles. Any compound containing a 3-(benzoyl)indole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the phenyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes AM694, RCS-4 (SR-19), and AM679. (8) Adamantoylindoles. Any compound containing a 3-(1-adamantoyl)indole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the adamantyl ring system to any extent. This structural class includes AM1248.
16 Del. C. Sec. 4714(g) · Schedule I - Synthetic cannabinoid (functional definition + structural classes)OFFICIAL
Instrument
Schedule I - Synthetic cannabinoid (functional definition + structural classes)
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(g) Any synthetic cannabinoid, which means any material containing any compound, mixture, or preparation that is not a federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved drug and is chemically synthesized to produce a psychotropic response by binding at 1 or more cannabinoid receptors. Synthetic cannabinoid classes include all of the following:

(1) Naphthoylindoles. -- Any compound containing a 3-(1-naphthoyl)indole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cyc1oalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes all of the following:

a. JWH 018.

b. JWH 019.

c. JWH 073.

d. JWH 081.

e. JWH 122.

f. JWH 200.

g. JWH 398.

h. AM2201.

i. WIN 55,212.2.

(2) Naphthylmethylindoles. -- Any compound containing a 1H-indol-3-yl-(1-naphthyl)methane structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpho-linyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes all of the following:

a. JWH 175.

b. JWH 184.

(3) Naphthoylpyrroles. -- Any compound containing a 3-(1naphthoyl)pyrrole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the pyrrole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the pyrrole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes JWH 307.

(4) Naphthylmethylindenes. -- Any compound containing a naphthylideneindene structure with substitution at the 3-position of the indene ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indene ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the naphthyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes JWH 176.

(5) Phenylacetylindoles. -- Any compound containing a 3-phenylacetylindole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the phenyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes all of the following:

a. RCS-8 (SR-18).

b. JWH 250.

c. JWH 203.

d. JWH 251.

e. JWH 302.

(6) Cyclohexylphenols. -- Any compound containing a 2-(3hydroxycyclohexyl)phenol structure with substitution at the 5-position of the phenolic ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not substituted in the cyclohexyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes all of the following:

a. CP 47,497.

b. CP 55,940.

(7) Benzoylindoles. -- Any compound containing a 3-(benzoyl)indole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the indole ring to any extent and whether or not substituted in the phenyl ring to any extent. This structural class includes all of the following:

a. AM694.

b. RCS-4 (SR-19).

c. AM679.

(8) Adamantoylindoles. -- Any compound containing a 3-(1adamantoyl)indole structure with substitution at the nitrogen atom of the indole ring by an alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, cycloalkylmethyl, cycloalkylethyl, 1-(N-methyl-2-piperidinyl)methyl, or 2-(4-morpholinyl)ethyl group, whether or not further substituted in the adamantyl ring system to any extent. This structural class includes AM1248.
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3 Del. C. 2801(2) ["Industrial hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant] "with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis." [Chapter 28 (2800 to 2803) covers research cultivation, certification and fees only; no retail or smokable provisions.] [Bracketed spans summarized.]
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For purposes of this chapter:

(1) "Department" means the Department of Agriculture.

(2) "Industrial hemp" means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of such plant, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.

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