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2C-T-2
Legal Status
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U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
Caution :   All legal information should be verified through other sources. [see below]
U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY
2C-T-2
REGULATED
Yes
STATUS
Controlled
SCHEDULE
I
2C-T-2 is currently in 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.

In July, 2012, the US signed into Federal law a long list of new substances added to Schedule I including 4-methylmethcathinone (Mephedrone); 3,4-methylenedioxypyrovalerone (MDPV); 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-ethylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-E); 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-methylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-D); 2-(4-Chloro-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-C); 2-(4-Iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-I); 2-[4-(Ethylthio)-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl]ethanamine (2C-T-2); 2-[4-(Isopropylthio)-2,5-dimethoxyphenyl]ethanamine (2C-T-4); 2-(2,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)ethanamine (2C-H); 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-nitro-phenyl)ethanamine (2C-N); (28) 2-(2,5-Dimethoxy-4-(n)-propylphenyl)ethanamine (2C-P).

See http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s3187/text.

U.S. STATE LAW #
Alabama #
Effective Feb 3, 2013, the Alabama State Board of Health added 2C-T-2 to Schedule I. See https://www.adph.org/publications/assets/ControlledSubstancesList.pdf. (thanks n) (last updated Apr 10 2015)
Louisiana #
2C-C, 2C-E, 2C-D, 2C-T-2, 2C-T 2C-T-4, 2C-H, 2C-N, 2C-P, 4-FA, 4-FMA, 6-APDB, 5-APDB, 5-APB6-APB, MDAI, 5-IAI, 4-HO-DIPT, 5-MeO-DMT, 5-MeO-MIPT, 5-MeO-DALT, DIPT, Methoxetamine, and the NBOMe compounds are Schedule I (as of June 2013). See http://www.legis.state.la.us/lss/lss.asp?doc=98877. (thanks ch) (last updated Mar 15, 2014)
Oklahoma #
In May 2011, Oklahoma passed a law adding a number of cathinone-derivatives, psychedelic phenethylamines, and cannabinoid receptor agonists to Schedule I. The banned phenethylamines include 2C-T-2. See http://newlsb.lsb.state.ok.us/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB919&Session=1100. (thanks U) (last updated June 28 2011)
Pennsylvania #
A number of psychedelic phenethylamines are controlled under Schedule I (illegal without a license) in Pennsylvania, including 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-E, 2C-I, 2C-T-2, 2C-T-4, 2C-H, 2C-N, and 2C-P. See http://www.legis.state.pa.us/CFDOCS/Legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&sessYr=2011&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=1006&pn=1304. (thanks t) (last updated June 24 2011)
Vermont #
Classified under "Hallucinogenic drugs" (Title 18, Chapter 84, Section 4235) : Illegal to possess, distribute, etc. Added July 2012. See healthvermont.gov/regs/documents/regulated_drugs_emergency_rule_annotated.pdf and http://www.leg.state.vt.us/statutes/fullsection.cfm?Title=18&Chapter=084&Section=04235. (Thanks DW) (last updated Jul 23, 2012)
If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other U.S. state, please let us know.

INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Australia #
The National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee formally added 2C-I, 2C-T-2, 2C-T-7, and 5-MeO-AMT to Schedule 9 (the most restrictive) in 2005. See National Drugs and Poisons Schedule Committee Record of Reasons, 43rd Meeting, 22-23 February 2005. (thanks G, SG)
Belgium #
2C-T-2 was added to the list of illegal psychotropic substances on Nov 8, 2004 [Moniteur Belge/Belgisch Staatsblad].
Brazil #
On Feb 18, 2014, a series of chemicals were controlled in Brazil, including the -NBOMe series, Metylone (bk-MDMA), 2C-C, 2C-D, 2C-E, 2C-F, 2C-I, 2C-T-2, 2C-T-7, and MXE (Methoxetamine). (thanks e) (last updated Feb 19 2014)
Denmark #
2C-T-2 was added to category B of the controlled substances list on August 23, 2003. (text of law)
Estonia #
Estonia added a number of drugs to Schedule I in February 2011. These include MDPV, Methylone, Butylone, Methedrone, Naphyrone, CP 47496, HU-210, JWH-018, JWH-019, JWH-073, JWH-081 ,JWH-200, JWH-250, 2C-I, 2C-T-2, 2C-T-7, and 3-FMC. See https://www.riigiteataja.ee/aktilisa/1090/2201/1004/109022011004Lisa1.pdf. 2C-B and Mephedrone (4-methylmethcathinone) were already controlled in Estonia. (thanks 1001) (last updated Feb 16 2011)
E.U. #
EU Council published an order on Dec 6 2003, asking all member states to control 2C-I, 2C-T-2, 2C-T-7, and TMA-2 within 90. See Final Rule here. This binding order went against a non-binding EU Commission's recommendation from earlier in 2003. The Commission did not recommend controlling these chemicals because of lack of evidence of problems: Commission of the European Communities : Report from the Comission to the Council : TMA-2, 2C-I, 2C-T-2, and 2C-T-7.
Finland #
Finland is moving to control 2C-I, TMA-2, 2C-T-7, and 2C-T-2. The recommendation can be found at: eduskanta.fi (thanks H)
Germany #
List I / Highest level of control, unable to be prescribed, manufactured, or possessed as of Oct 7, 1998. (listed as 4-Ethylsulfanyl-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylazan) -- http://jurcom5.juris.de/bundesrecht/btmg_1981/anlage_i_58.html.
Italy #
2C-T-2 was added to the "Tabella 1" (list of prohibited plants and substances) in a Jan 11, 2005 Ministry of Health statement. (Text of Jan 11 2005 decree: Gazzetta Ufficiale N. 54 del 07 Marzo 2005; text of Jun 2004 ordinance) (thanks Xochi, AG, GBH)
Japan #
2C-T-2 is controlled as a "Designated Substance" (Shitei-Yakubutsu) by the Pharmaceutical Affairs Law, making it illegal to possess or sell (see Ref)
Netherlands #
Classified as an unregistered pharmaceutical as of April 12, 1999. Unlicensed manufacture, sale, import, trade and possession of this substance can be prosecuted.
Portugal #
Portugal enacted a law in January 2005 to control 2C-I, 2C-T-2, 2C-T-7, and TMA-2. (thanks PL) See policiajudicia.pt : law changes and Psychoactives Law : Portugal
Slovakia #
2C-T-2 was added to Grade 2 (Schedule II to the 1971 United Nations Convention on Psychotropic Substances) in October 2009. (TASR)
Sweden #
2C-T-2 was first regulated April 1, 1999 at which time it was not scheduled, but regulated through a new law, concerning "Compounds dangerous to ones health" (Reference). It was then added to Class I as of March 16, 2004. (thanks WP)
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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