Is Mephedrone (4-MMC) legal in Italy?
- Legal status
- Controlled — NAMED. Mephedrone is individually added to Tabella I (stupefacenti) by Ministerial Decree of 24 June 2010.
- Consequences if caught
- Tabella I: personal possession an administrative matter, dealing/trafficking under art. 73 DPR 309/90. No death penalty in Italy.
- If prescribed or medical
- Tabella I stupefacente with no recognised medical use and no lawful prescription route.
- Documentation
- No licit personal-import route for a Tabella I substance.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Italy’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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