As of July 18, 2026, 4-HO-MET (Metocin) is legal to sell at retail with restrictions in Maryland. Analogue-exposed. Controlling source: Md. Crim. Law 5-402(a)(1)+(b) - Schedule I includes analogues.
Verified July 18, 2026 · confidence: under_reviewNot named/class. Schedule I itself includes analogues: Md. Crim. Law 5-402(a)(1)+(b) (substantially-similar; psilocin Schedule I). Mechanism: analog-act. Justia mirror.
**Sec. 5-402(a)(1) & (b):** "(a) Schedule I consists of each: (1) controlled dangerous substance analogue, as defined in subsection (b) of this section " and "(b)(1)(i) 'controlled dangerous substance analogue' means a substance: 1. that has a chemical structure substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled dangerous substance described in Schedule I or Schedule II; and 2. that has a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system that is substantially similar to or greater than [that] of a controlled dangerous substance described in Schedule I or Schedule II " and "(2) To the extent intended for human consumption, each controlled dangerous substance analogue is a substance described in Schedule I." - Md. Code, Crim. Law Sec. 5-402; via labeled Justia mirror: https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/criminal-law/title-5/subtitle-4/section-5-402/
Among Maryland's 5 neighbors, Virginia and West Virginia are illegal; District of Columbia and Pennsylvania are restricted; Delaware is legal.
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Federal gray area. 4-HO-MET (metocin) - not federally scheduled by name; Schedule I by the Federal Analogue Act when intended for human consumption Federal detail
2 instruments on file for this compound's framework in Maryland; 1 of 1 citations above are official sources. Each text carries its source and a fingerprint that changes when the law does.
ff39c7d9766e1749**§ 5-402(a)(1) & (b):** "(a) Schedule I consists of each: (1) controlled dangerous substance analogue, as defined in subsection (b) of this section …" and "(b)(1)(i) 'controlled dangerous substance analogue' means a substance: 1. that has a chemical structure substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled dangerous substance described in Schedule I or Schedule II; and 2. that has a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system that is substantially similar to or greater than [that] of a controlled dangerous substance described in Schedule I or Schedule II …" and "(2) To the extent intended for human consumption, each controlled dangerous substance analogue is a substance described in Schedule I." — Md. Code, Crim. Law § 5-402; via labeled Justia mirror: https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/criminal-law/title-5/subtitle-4/section-5-402/
acfde5ec795d04e3(a) Schedule I consists of each: (1) controlled dangerous substance analogue, as defined in subsection (b) of this section; (2) controlled dangerous substance added to Schedule I by the Department under Section 5-202(b) of this title; and (3) controlled dangerous substance designated as a Schedule I controlled dangerous substance by the federal government unless the Department objects under Section 5-202(f) of this title. (b) (1) In this subsection: (i) 'controlled dangerous substance analogue' means a substance: 1. that has a chemical structure substantially similar to the chemical structure of a controlled dangerous substance described in Schedule I or Schedule II; and 2. that has a stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system that is substantially similar to or greater than the stimulant, depressant, or hallucinogenic effect on the central nervous system of a controlled dangerous substance described in Schedule I or Schedule II; but (ii) 'controlled dangerous substance analogue' does not include: 1. a controlled dangerous substance; 2. a substance for which there is an approved new drug application; or 3. a substance exempted for investigational use under Section 506 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. (2) To the extent intended for human consumption, each controlled dangerous substance analogue is a substance described in Schedule I. (c) The Department may not add a substance to Schedule I under Section 5-202 of this title unless the Department finds: (1) a high potential for abuse of the substance; (2) no accepted medical use in the United States for the substance; and (3) a lack of accepted safety for use of the substance under medical supervision.
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