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Drugs and Drug Paraphernalia

Narcotics, steroids or other controlled substances may not be listed on eBay.

Drug paraphernalia may not be listed on eBay. Such paraphernalia includes all items that are primarily intended or designed for use in manufacturing, concealing or using a controlled substance.

The sale of prohibited drugs and drug paraphernalia is strictly forbidden on eBay, and violates state, federal and international law. eBay strongly supports law enforcement and urges the prosecution of those responsible for knowingly attempting to sell such items on eBay.

Violations of this policy may result in a range of actions, including:

  • Listing cancellation

  • Limits on account privileges

  • Account suspension

  • Forfeit of eBay fees on cancelled listings

  • Loss of PowerSeller status

Some Examples

Drug examples (banned):

  • Narcotics, Steroids and other controlled substances, as a guide this includes drugs, plants and substances as outlined in Schedule 1 of the New South Wales Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 and the Commonwealth Crimes (Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act 1990)

  • Gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB)

  • Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy)

Drug paraphernalia examples (banned):

Drug paraphernalia, as defined in the New South Wales Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985, may not be listed on eBay. Such paraphernalia includes all items that are primarily intended or designed for use in manufacture or use of a prohibited drug.

  • Pipes made from metal, wood (except briar), acrylic, glass, stone, plastic, or ceramic.

  • Water pipes, chamber pipes, carburetor pipes, electric pipes, ice pipes, bongs, chillums.

  • Wired cigarette papers

Drug paraphernalia examples (permitted):

  • Products traditionally intended for use with tobacco products, including pipes made from briar, clay, corncob, meerschaum or similar materials.

Additional Information

For further information please review the legislation in your state, three examples of legislation are below:

New South Wales Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act

Commonwealth Crimes (Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act

Customs Act

Why does eBay have this policy?

eBay urges its sellers and buyers to comply with all governmental laws and regulations. Since the sale of drugs and drug paraphernalia are prohibited by law, regulated or may cause harm to eBay or its members, sellers may not list them on eBay.

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