As of November 12, 2026, DMT is banned from retail sale in Kentucky, effective June 16, 1972. The ban comes from federal scheduling, which takes precedence over state law.
Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is DMT legal in Kentucky?
When does the Kentucky DMT ban take effect?
The Kentucky DMT ban is already in force (effective June 16, 1972); no further effective date is pending.
QuietNo pending legislation, deadlines or enforcement actions on file for DMT in Kentucky.
Compound Analytics. "Kentucky DMT Ban (2026): In Force." Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/dmt/kentucky/. Accessed November 13, 2026.
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