Fentanyl
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution : All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
Fentanyl | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Scheduled |
SCHEDULE | Schedule II |
CLASSIFICATION | Opiate |
Fentanyl is Schedule II in the United States. This means it is illegal to sell without a DEA license and illegal to buy or possess without a license or prescription.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
Fentanyl is a border controlled substance under Criminal Code Act 9.1.314 and is additionally controlled by several states and territories. (thanks Z)
Canada #
Fentanyl is schedule I in Canada. (Note: Canadian schedules are very different than U.S. schedules)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.
CAUTION & DISCLAIMER #
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