4-Methylmethcathinone
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
4-Methylmethcathinone | |
REGULATED | No |
STATUS | Not Approved For Human Consumption |
SCHEDULE | Possible Analog |
4-Methylmethcathinone is unscheduled in the United States. It is possible that it could be considered an analog of a scheduled substance, in which case, sales for human consumption or possession with the intent to ingest could be prosecuted under the Federal Analogue Act though we are unaware of any such existing cases (Mar 03 2008).
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
According to one contributor, a large bust in Cairns seized 2000 doses of 4-methylmethcathinone and was subsequently added to the Australian federal drug watch list and is now considered illegal if intended for human consumption. See Killer pills hit Cairns, Jun 2008. (unconfirmed) (thanks ys) (last updated Oct 18, 2009)
Denmark #
Denmark's Minister for Health and Prevention Jakob Axel Nielsen banned "mephedrone", "flephedrone" and ethylcathinone on Dec 18, 2008. (thanks Abrad; from Ministry of Health and Prevention press release)
Finland #
Through the Medicines Act, 4-methylmethcathinone is classified as a "medicinal product", making it illegal to manufacture, import, possess, sell, or transfer it without a prescription. (thanks Chuang Tzu; from ot.fi, date unknown and City.fi, Sep 5 2008)
Germany (Deutschland) #
An Expert Committee ("Sachverständigen-Ausschuss") recommended the inclusion of 4-Methylcathinone in the most restrictive schedule in German law, Anlage I. They appear to identify 4-methylcathinone as "Mephedron", though commonly that name is used for 4-methylmethcathine (an extra carbon): "4-Methylcathinon (Mephedron)". It appears Germany will control either or both of these chemicals before the end of 2009. See Fachverband Deutscher Heilpraktiker. (last updated Oct 20 2009)
Israel #
In December 2007, 4-methylmethcathinone was added to Israel's list of controlled substances, making it illegal to buy, sell, or possess. (thanks A)
New Zealand #
Although one contributor stated that 4-methylmethcathinone was controlled in December 2008, this has been disputed by another visitor. We have been unable to find any documentation that it is controlled in New Zealand. (thanks rd) (last updated Nov 10 2009)
Norway #
The "Derivatbestemmelsen" is an Analog Act-type law in Norway that controls 4-methylmethcathinone, Bk-MBDB, Bromo-Dragonfly, 1,4butanediol, GBL, and MBDB. See legemiddelverket.no. (thanks o) (last updated April 29 2009)
Sweden #
Classified as a "health hazard" or "hazardous substance" ("hälsofarlig vara") pending further legislation, a ban on 4-methylmethcathinone went into effect on December 15, 2008, making its sale illegal. Use of 4-methylmethcathinone is not explicitly illegal under this regulation. (Goteborg.se, Nov 19 2008; Corren.se, Dec 6 2008)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
Erowid legal information is a summary of data gathered from site visitors, government documents, websites, and other resources. We are not lawyers and can not guarantee the accuracy of the information provided here. We do our best to keep this information correct and up-to-date, but laws are complex and constantly changing. Laws may also vary from one jurisdiction to another (county, state, country, etc)...this list is not comprehensive.