District of Columbia EPN / Euphorinol Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, EPN / Euphorinol is banned from retail sale in District of Columbia (edible / ingestible, vape / inhalable), effective March 13, 2019. EPN edible illegal in DC - a synthetic cannabimimetic intoxicant is Schedule I and barred from ordinary retail.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is EPN / Euphorinol legal in District of Columbia?

When does the District of Columbia EPN / Euphorinol ban take effect?

The District of Columbia EPN / Euphorinol ban is already in force (effective March 13, 2019); no further effective date is pending.

Watchenforcement date in 28 days (H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781)

in 28 days December 11, 2026
Federal hemp redefinition, Dec 11 piece: total THC 0.3% and 0.4 mg total THC per container
Federal · Enforcement date · H.R. 6500 (Pub. L. 119-103) / Pub. L. 119-37 Sec. 781
Pub. L. 119-103 (continuing resolution, Sept 2, 2026) delayed the rest of the Pub. L. 119-37 sec. 781 hemp definition to Dec 11, 2026 (CRS IF13136, Sept 28, 2026): hemp is measured by total tetrahydrocannabinols including THCA (0.3% dry weight), and any final product over 0.4 mg combined total THC and cannabinoids with similar effects per container leaves hemp. A product that leaves hemp is marijuana, Schedule I, in every state.
took effect November 12, 2026
Federal hemp redefinition, Nov 12 slice: cannabinoids the plant cannot produce leave hemp
Federal · Enforcement date · H.R. 5371 (Pub. L. 119-37, Sec. 781)

By product form

Form	Status	Headline
Edible / ingestible	Illegal	EPN edible illegal in DC - a synthetic cannabimimetic intoxicant is Schedule I and barred from ordinary retail.
Vape / inhalable	Illegal	EPN vape illegal in DC - a synthetic cannabimimetic intoxicant is Schedule I and cannot be sold outside the licensed medical cannabis channel.

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