DEA Proposes to Permanently List Synthetic Cannabinoids in Schedule I

The Drug Enforcement Administration is proposing to permanently list the synthetic cannabinoids MAB-CHMINACA and ADB-CHMINACA in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. The synthetic cannabinoids have been temporarily listed in schedule I since February 2016. In a separate notice, DEA is also extending the temporary listing of these substances for another year, until February 2019. Substances may be temporarily listed in the Controlled Substances Act for a maximum of three years.