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Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia

Narcotics, steroids or other controlled substances may not be listed on eBay.

Drug paraphernalia may not be listed on eBay. Such paraphernalia includes all items that are primarily intended or designed for use in manufacturing, concealing or using a controlled substance.

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Account suspension

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

Some Examples

Drug examples (banned):

  • Narcotics, Steroids and other controlled substances (including any substance included in Schedules I, II, III, IV or V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.)

  • Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

  • Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy)

  • Ephedra containing products. Any Ephedra-free item must state that this is the case. Photographs within the listing must also clearly show that the item is Ephedra-free.

Drug paraphernalia examples (banned):

  • Pipes made from metal, wood (except briar), acrylic, glass, stone, plastic, or ceramic.

  • Water pipes, chamber pipes, carburetor pipes, electric pipes, ice pipes, bongs, chillums.

  • Pipes used to smoke peyote or opium, whether new or antique.

  • Wired cigarette papers

Drug paraphernalia examples (permitted):

  • Products traditionally intended for use with tobacco products, including hookah pipes and pipes made from briar, clay, corncob, meerschaum or similar materials.

Additional Information

For further information please review the Uniform Controlled Substances Act:

Definitions:
Controlled substances include any substance included in Schedules I, II, III, IV or V of the Uniform Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 801 et seq.

Drug paraphernalia is defined in 21 U.S.C. 863.

Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB) ban: For more information about specific substances covered by this law, see 21 U.S.C. 812.

Why does eBay have this policy?

eBay urges its sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of drugs and drug paraphernalia are prohibited by law, regulated or may cause harm to eBay or its members, sellers may not list them on eBay.

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