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Drugs and drug paraphernalia policy

Narcotics, steroids, and all other controlled substances aren't allowed on eBay.

You also can't list drug paraphernalia, including items designed or primarily intended for use in manufacturing, concealing, or using a controlled substance.

For information regarding the sale of smoking accessories, read our Tobacco and e-cigarettes policy.

What are the guidelines?

Drugs and controlled substances

Not allowed

You cannot list:

  • Narcotics steroids, and other controlled substances (as classified by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 (UK))

You cannot market products that claim to provide a "legal high".

 

Drug paraphernalia

eBay doesn't allow drug paraphernalia, or items designed or primarily intended for making, concealing, or using a controlled substance.

You can list some smoking accessories not intended for drug use. For guidelines, please refer to our Tobacco and e-cigarettes policy.

Not allowed

You cannot list:

  • 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
 

 

Why does eBay have this policy?

We urge our buyers and sellers to comply with all government regulations. Because the sale of drugs and drug paraphernalia is prohibited by law, regulated, or may cause harm to eBay or its members, we don't allow sellers to list them.

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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