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Rhode Island MGM-16 Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, MGM-16 is banned from retail sale in Rhode Island, effective October 25, 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 Rhode Island?

When does the Rhode Island MGM-16 ban take effect?

The Rhode Island MGM-16 ban is already in force (effective October 25, 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. “Rhode Island MGM-16 Ban (2026): In Force.” Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/mgm-16/rhode-island/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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