Is 6-APB legal in New Zealand?
- Legal status
- 6-APB is controlled in New Zealand — caught by the controlled-drug analogue provision (structural analogue of MDA, a Class B drug) under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975, where analogues are treated as Class C; the blanket Psychoactive Substances Act 2013 also applies.
- Consequences if caught
- Controlled-drug analogue (Class C for penalty): possession up to 3 months and a fine; supply or dealing up to 8 years. No death penalty.
- If prescribed or medical
- No recognised medical use; no lawful prescription route.
- Documentation
- No lawful personal-import route for a controlled-drug analogue.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with New Zealand’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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If you’re detained or arrested abroad
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