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Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia policy

Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and drug-like substances are not allowed.

The sale of drugs and drug paraphernalia may violate state, federal, or international law.

What is the policy?

The following items are not allowed:

  • Narcotics, steroids, and other controlled substances (including any substance listed in Schedules I, II, III, VI or V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.)
  • Items that claim to provide a "legal high"
  • Pipes, or any item marketed as for use with marijuana or with illegal drugs
  • Any smoking accessories displaying a marijuana leaf or drug-related symbol
  • Vaporizers intended to be used with alcohol, marijuana, or illegal substances

Tobacco pipes, and other smoking accessories not intended for drug use, are allowed.

Activity on eBay is required to follow this policy, the eBay User Agreement and all applicable laws, as well as respect the rights of third parties. If it doesn’t, eBay may take action consistent with applicable laws and the eBay User Agreement, and may even be legally required to do so. Such actions may include, as an example only: Removing the listing or other content, issuing a warning, restricting activity or account suspension.

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Why does eBay have this policy?

To help keep our community safe, we require that eBay users comply with all federal and state laws and regulations when using eBay. Because the sale of controlled substances is illegal, we don't allow sellers to list these products.

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