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Maryland Ayahuasca Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, Ayahuasca is banned from retail sale in Maryland, effective July 1, 1970. The ban comes from federal scheduling, which takes precedence over state law.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is Ayahuasca legal in Maryland?

When does the Maryland Ayahuasca ban take effect?

The Maryland Ayahuasca ban is already in force (effective July 1, 1970); no further effective date is pending.

QuietNo pending legislation, deadlines or enforcement actions on file for Ayahuasca in Maryland.

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Compound Analytics. "Maryland Ayahuasca Ban (2026): In Force." Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/ayahuasca/maryland/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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