California Ketamine Ban (2026): In Force
As of November 12, 2026, Ketamine is banned from retail sale in California. The ban comes from federal scheduling, which takes precedence over state law.
Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is Ketamine legal in California?When does the California Ketamine ban take effect?
The California Ketamine ban is already in force; no further effective date is pending.
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