California (CA) — What’s Legal

Checked Oct 13, 2025 • Parent-friendly summary (not legal advice).

Tianeptine: Bill introduced to make Schedule I (AB 634); local enforcement actions target 7-OH/kratom products — verify city/county embargoes.
Phenibut: Not specifically scheduled; FDA: not a lawful dietary ingredient.
Kratom: Not banned statewide; bills to regulate/21+ and target 7-OH pending (AB 1088/AB 2365).
Nitrous oxide: Illegal to sell/furnish with knowledge of inhalant misuse; local crackdowns common.
THC / Cannabis: Medical & adult-use legal (DCC regulates).
Salvia divinorum: 18+ sales restriction; otherwise not scheduled.
Amanita muscaria: Generally lawful (not scheduled).
“Mad honey”: No CA-specific ban; handled under food/adulteration law.

Parent tip: CA allows legal cannabis — but unregulated “herbal boosters” are a different category; avoid unlabeled imports and candy-style packs.