MDMA
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
MDMA | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Scheduled |
SCHEDULE | Schedule I |
CLASSIFICATION | Hallucinogen |
MDMA is Schedule I in the United States. This means it is illegal to manufacture, buy, possess, or distribute (sell, trade or give) without a DEA license.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Austria #
MDMA is illegal to buy, sell, or possess in Austria. (thanks JK).
Belgium #
MDMA is illegal to buy, sell, or possess in Belgium.
Brazil #
MDMA is listed as a controlled substance, making production, distribution, or possession illegal. (thanks P)
Canada #
MDMA is Schedule III in Canada, meaning it requires a prescription or license to legally possess.
Denmark #
MDMA is illegal to buy, sell, or possess in Denmark. (unconfirmed) (thanks Z)
Egypt #
MDMA is Schedule 3 in Egypt meaning it requires a prescription or license to legally possess. (unconfirmed) (thanks BP)
Germany #
MDMA is Schedule I in Germany (the most restrictive category). It is illegal to buy, sell, or possess, except for limited medical or research purposes. (thanks JK).
Netherlands #
MDMA is classified as a "hard drug" in the Netherlands, making it illegal to sell, manufacture, or possess in large amounts. However, possession of small amounts for personal use is legal. (see Wat zegt de wet?) (thanks S)
New Zealand #
MDMA was recategorized from class B2 to the stricter class B1 controlled substance on Aug 2 2005. See legislation.govt.nz. (thanks M)
Norway #
MDMA is Schedule I in Norway, illegal to buy or possess without a license. See Norway Law (thanks Y)
Sweden #
MDMA is illegal to buy, sell, or possess in Sweden, but we have been unable to find the specifics of the law. (thanks G)
U.K. #
MDMA is Schedule I/Class A in the U.K., making it illegal to sell, buy, or possess without a license.
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.
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