Is MDA legal in Germany?
- Legal status
- Controlled — MDA is individually listed by name in Anlage I to the Betaeubungsmittelgesetz (BtMG), the non-tradeable schedule. NAMED mechanism.
- Consequences if caught
- Anlage I: trafficking is a felony (BtMG s.29a/s.30) carrying multi-year to long prison terms; possession punishable.
- If prescribed or medical
- Anlage I (nicht verkehrsfaehig) — no recognised medical use and not prescribable; only BtMG s.3 research authorisation.
- Documentation
- No lawful personal import; MDA cannot be carried in or prescribed.
Court records
We have not yet assessed whether court records are publicly available for this jurisdiction.
MDA in related jurisdictions
Other substances confirmed in Germany
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Germany’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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