Is 2C-I legal in Portugal?
- Legal status
- 2C-I is a controlled substance in Portugal listed under Decree-Law 15/93; Portugal was obliged to control 4-iodo-2,5-dimethoxyphenethylamine after it was named in Council Decision 2003/847/JHA (27 Nov 2003).
- Consequences if caught
- Personal possession up to a 10-day supply is an administrative offence (decriminalised, not legalised) with the substance seized; production and trafficking remain criminal offences.
- If prescribed or medical
- No authorised medical or prescription use.
- Documentation
- Decree-Law 15/93 controlled-substances tables implementing Council Decision 2003/847/JHA of 27 November 2003.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Portugal’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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