Prohibited Illegal Substances

CRITICAL REJECTION

Rejection Rate

Stop

Avg Fix Time

Low

Success Rate

Why This Rejection Happens

This rejection confirms that your campaign content involves federally illegal drugs or substances. This includes Cannabis (THC), unapproved pharmaceuticals, kratom, or psilocybin. Even if these are legal in your specific state, they are federally prohibited and banned on 10DLC.

Common Triggers:

Marketing marijuana dispensaries or delivery.
Selling kratom or research chemicals.
Using keywords like "420," "Kush," "Shrooms," or "Tabs."
Pharmacy offers without a legitimate prescription process.

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Framework: Controlled Substances Act; CTIA Short Code Monitoring Handbook v1.8 (Section 2.2).

Primary Triggers

Federal Jurisdiction: Telecommunications networks are federally regulated. Carriers cannot knowingly facilitate the sale of Schedule I drugs, regardless of state laws.
Grey Market Substances: Substances like Kratom or certain Sarms are often flagged because they exist in a regulatory grey area that carriers prefer to avoid entirely.

Step-by-Step Remediation

Cease 10DLC Efforts

If you are selling THC products, you cannot use 10DLC. There is no "fix" other than changing your entire business model. SMS is closed to this vertical.

Sanitize for CBD (If Applicable)

If you were flagged for Cannabis but actually sell hemp-derived CBD (federally legal), you must prove it. Ensure your website clearly states "<0.3% THC" on all products. Remove any imagery that looks like marijuana buds. Implement an Age Gate (21+).

Pre-Resubmission Checklist

I confirm I am NOT selling THC/Cannabis.
I have removed all drug-related slang/imagery from my site.

Risk Scanner

Find the words triggering the block.

Content Scanner →

Detect drug keywords.

Related Rejections

Code 701 Cannabis/CBD Code 30883 SHAFT Violation

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Legal Disclaimer: Code 7005 involves federal law regarding controlled substances. Carriers strictly adhere to federal regulations over state laws for interstate communications.