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Ohio MGM-16 Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, MGM-16 is banned from retail sale in Ohio, effective August 26, 2026. The ban comes from federal scheduling, which takes precedence over state law.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is MGM-16 legal in Ohio?

When does the Ohio MGM-16 ban take effect?

The Ohio MGM-16 ban is already in force (effective August 26, 2026); no further effective date is pending.

Watchnotice of intent by the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), applies to every seller

active October 14, 2026
DEA notice of intent to issue a new temporary order keeping MGM-15 and MGM-16 in Schedule I without a threshold
Federal · Notice of intent · DEA-1644; FR Doc. 2026-20942 · DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) · applies to every seller
DEA will issue a fresh two-year temporary order for MGM-15 and MGM-16 (no threshold) so they are separated from the thresholded pseudoindoxyl rule; the August 26, 2026 order stays in force until the new order publishes or expires August 26, 2028.

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Compound Analytics. "Ohio MGM-16 Ban (2026): In Force." Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/mgm-16/ohio/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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