GBL (Gamma-Butyrolactone)
Legal Status
U.S. FEDERAL LAW #
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U.S. FEDERAL LEGAL SUMMARY | |
GBL | |
REGULATED | Yes |
STATUS | Listed |
SCHEDULE | Possible Analog of GHB |
CLASSIFICATION | Industrial Solvent / Depressant |
GBL (Gamma-Butyrolactone) is not directly controlled under United States Federal law. In a November 12, 2008, the DEA filed an entry in the Federal Register (DOCID:fr12no08-27) indicating that they are planning on exempting impure GBL (70% GBL and under) from the current restrictions the DEA places on GBL sales.
GBL (gamma butyrlactone) is a List I Chemical federally and is scheduled in some states (California, Hawaii, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon). For information about the legal status of GHB, see GHB Law and 1,4-butanediol, see the 1,4b Law Vault."
GBL (gamma butyrlactone) is a List I Chemical federally and is scheduled in some states (California, Hawaii, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon). For information about the legal status of GHB, see GHB Law and 1,4-butanediol, see the 1,4b Law Vault."
- 2002 - The DEA engaged in a very active campaign to reduce GBL, GHB, and 1,4-butanediol sales over the internet, calling their project Operation Webslinger. In late 2002, the DEA arrested a large number of people for buying and selling GBL over the internet.
INTERNATIONAL LAW #
Canada #
Gamma-butyrlactone is a Category I chemical in Canada, meaning it can only be sold to account customers or cash sale customers who produce suitable identification.
Netherlands #
GBL is sold as paintstripper and not directly controlled. (thanks O)
Sweden #
See the 2005 Gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) and 1,4-butanediol (1,4-BD) as industrial chemicals and drug sof abuse and also GHB and the Law in Sweden, by Rhodium
United Kingdom (U.K., Britain) #
GBL is a Class C controlled drug in the United Kingdom. See BBC News Dec 2009. (thanks I) (last updated June 25, 2010)
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