Is HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) Legal in Michigan? (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 Michigan as capsule / tablet. HHC capsule -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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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

Controlling language, verbatim

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Beverage

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Michigan as beverage. HHC drink -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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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

Controlling language, verbatim

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Edible / ingestible

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Michigan as edible / ingestible. HHC edible -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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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

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

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 Michigan as flower / raw plant. HHC flower -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

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 Michigan as other. HHC other -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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

Controlling language, verbatim

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Powder / bulk

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Michigan as powder / bulk. HHC powder -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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

Controlling language, verbatim

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

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 Michigan as raw material / ruo. HHC raw material -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Tincture / sublingual

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Michigan as tincture / sublingual. HHC tincture -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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

Controlling language, verbatim

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Topical

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Michigan as topical. HHC topical -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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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

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Vape / inhalable

Illegal

As of October 22, 2026, HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) is illegal to sell (federally scheduled; state law on file reads gray area) in Michigan as vape / inhalable. HHC vape -- federally Schedule I (DEA drug code 7220). Controlling source: MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC).

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

'THC' means any of the following: ... (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

Source of excerpt

Citations

  1. MCL 333.27953 - Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act, Definitions (Industrial hemp; Marihuana; THC) (Michigan Legislature, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  2. Hemp Processing FAQs - Cannabis Regulatory Agency (Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency (CRA), Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, 2026-07-19) PRIMARYOFFICIAL
  3. MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) PRIMARYOFFICIAL

Change history

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

Status by product form in Michigan

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

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Among Michigan's 3 neighbors, Indiana, Ohio and Wisconsin are illegal, the same posture as Michigan.

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

Federal posture

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

Verbatim law on file for Michigan

4 instruments on file for this compound's framework in Michigan; 30 of 30 citations above are official sources. Each text carries its source and a fingerprint that changes when the law does.

MCL 286.850(2)(f), 286.851(2) (Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, Act 547 of 2014) · MCL 286.850(2)(f), 286.851(2) (Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, Act 547 of 2014)OFFICIAL
Instrument
MCL 286.850(2)(f), 286.851(2) (Industrial Hemp Research and Development Act, Act 547 of 2014)
Source
https://capitol.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/MCL-ACT-547-OF-2014.pdf
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2026-10-07
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286.842(i) ["Industrial hemp"] "means that term as defined in section 3 of the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act." 286.850(1)(c)(i) "Cannabis found to have a measured delta-9-THC content greater than 0.3% on a dry weight basis." 286.850(2)(f) [A grower may not sell or transport living plants, viable seed, leaf, or floral material to anyone in Michigan who is not a registered grower or licensed processor-handler.] 286.851(2) [Parallel restriction for processor-handlers on viable seed, leaf, and floral material.] [Bracketed spans summarized.]
MCL 333.27953(f), (h), (aa) · Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act - Definitions of 'industrial hemp,' 'marihuana,' and 'THC'OFFICIAL
Instrument
Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act - Definitions of 'industrial hemp,' 'marihuana,' and 'THC'
Source
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-333-27953
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2026-07-19
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(f) 'Industrial hemp' means any of the following: (i) A plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis. (ii) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis. (iii) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis. (iv) If it has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis, a compound, manufacture, derivative, mixture, preparation, extract, cannabinoid, acid, salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer of any of the following: (A) A plant of the genus Cannabis. (B) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (v) A product to which 1 of the following applies: (A) If the product is intended for human or animal consumption, the product, in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer, meets both of the following requirements: (I) Has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight or per volume basis. (II) Contains a total amount of THC that is less than or equal to the limit established by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(1)(n). (B) If the product is not intended for human or animal consumption, the product meets both of the following requirements: (I) Contains a substance listed in subparagraph (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv). (II) Has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis.
(h) 'Marihuana' means any of the following: (i) A plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not. (ii) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not. (iii) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (iv) Marihuana concentrate. (v) A compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, extract, acid, isomer, salt of an isomer, or preparation of any of the following: (A) A plant of the genus Cannabis. (B) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (C) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (D) Marihuana concentrate. (vi) A marihuana-infused product. (vii) A product with a THC concentration of more than 0.3% on a dry-weight or per volume basis in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer. (viii) A product that is intended for human or animal consumption and that contains, in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer, a total amount of THC that is greater than the limit established by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(1)(n).
(aa) 'THC' means any of the following: (i) Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).
MCL 333.27953(f), (h)(vii)-(viii), (aa) · Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act - Definitions of 'industrial hemp,' 'marihuana,' and 'THC'OFFICIAL
Instrument
Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act - Definitions of 'industrial hemp,' 'marihuana,' and 'THC'
Source
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-333-27953
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2026-07-18
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(f) 'Industrial hemp' means any of the following: (i) A plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis. (ii) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis. (iii) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis. (iv) If it has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis, a compound, manufacture, derivative, mixture, preparation, extract, cannabinoid, acid, salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer of any of the following: (A) A plant of the genus Cannabis. (B) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (v) A product to which 1 of the following applies: (A) If the product is intended for human or animal consumption, the product, in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer, meets both of the following requirements: (I) Has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight or per volume basis. (II) Contains a total amount of THC that is less than or equal to the limit established by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(1)(n). (B) If the product is not intended for human or animal consumption, the product meets both of the following requirements: (I) Contains a substance listed in subparagraph (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv). (II) Has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis.
(h) 'Marihuana' means any of the following: (i) A plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not. (ii) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not. (iii) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (iv) Marihuana concentrate. (v) A compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, extract, acid, isomer, salt of an isomer, or preparation of any of the following: (A) A plant of the genus Cannabis. (B) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (C) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis. (D) Marihuana concentrate. (vi) A marihuana-infused product. (vii) A product with a THC concentration of more than 0.3% on a dry-weight or per volume basis in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer. (viii) A product that is intended for human or animal consumption and that contains, in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer, a total amount of THC that is greater than the limit established by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(1)(n).
(aa) 'THC' means any of the following: (i) Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid. (ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived. (iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).
Mich. Comp. Laws Sec. 333.27953 (Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act; Definitions) · Definitions -- 'Industrial hemp' (subsection (f)), 'Marihuana' (subsections (h)-(i)), and 'THC' (subsection (aa))OFFICIAL
Instrument
Definitions -- 'Industrial hemp' (subsection (f)), 'Marihuana' (subsections (h)-(i)), and 'THC' (subsection (aa))
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https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/mcl/pdf/mcl-Initiated-Law-1-of-2018.pdf
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2026-07-02
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333.27953 Definitions.

Sec. 3.

As used in this act:

(f) "Industrial hemp" means any of the following:

(i) A plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis.

(ii) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not, with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis.

(iii) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis with a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis.

(iv) If it has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis, a compound, manufacture, derivative, mixture, preparation, extract, cannabinoid, acid, salt, isomer, or salt of an isomer of any of the following:

(A) A plant of the genus Cannabis.

(B) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(v) A product to which 1 of the following applies:

(A) If the product is intended for human or animal consumption, the product, in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer, meets both of the following requirements:

(I) Has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight or per volume basis.

(II) Contains a total amount of THC that is less than or equal to the limit established by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(1)(n).

(B) If the product is not intended for human or animal consumption, the product meets both of the following requirements:

(I) Contains a substance listed in subparagraph (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv).

(II) Has a THC concentration of 0.3% or less on a dry-weight basis.

(h) "Marihuana" means any of the following:

(i) A plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not.

(ii) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not.

(iii) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(iv) Marihuana concentrate.

(v) A compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, extract, acid, isomer, salt of an isomer, or preparation of any of the following:

(A) A plant of the genus Cannabis.

(B) A part of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(C) The seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(D) Marihuana concentrate.

(vi) A marihuana-infused product.

(vii) A product with a THC concentration of more than 0.3% on a dry-weight or per volume basis in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer.

(viii) A product that is intended for human or animal consumption and that contains, in the form in which it is intended for sale to a consumer, a total amount of THC that is greater than the limit established by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(1)(n).

(i) Except for marihuana concentrate extracted from any of the following, "marihuana" does not include any of the following:

(i) The mature stalks of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(ii) Fiber produced from the mature stalks of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(iii) Oil or cake made from the seeds of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(iv) A compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks of a plant of the genus Cannabis.

(v) Industrial hemp.

(vi) An ingredient combined with marihuana to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink, or other products.

(vii) A drug for which an application filed in accordance with 21 USC 355 is approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

(aa) "THC" means any of the following:

(i) Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid.

(ii) Unless excluded by the cannabis regulatory agency under section 8(2)(c), a tetrahydrocannabinol, regardless of whether it is artificially or naturally derived.

(iii) A tetrahydrocannabinol that is a structural, optical, or geometric isomer of a tetrahydrocannabinol described in subparagraph (ii).

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Compound Analytics. "Is HHC (Hexahydrocannabinol) Legal in Michigan? (2026)." Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/compounds/hhc/michigan/. Accessed October 25, 2026.

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