From 18 July 2025, hexahydrocannabinol (HHC) and related hexahydro derivatives of cannabinol became dangerous drugs in Hong Kong. The order also brought all etomidate analogues and five other substances under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. HHC had been outside the listed cannabinoids; possession now carries up to seven years and HK$1 million, and trafficking up to life and HK$5 million.[1]
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References
- Hong Kong Government — Order to amend Dangerous Drugs Ordinance to be gazetted on July 18, 16 July 2025Commencement 18 July 2025; HHC and five other substances; penaltiesarchived
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