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Is it just a ban on sale, or also a ban on ownership?


Even though the term 'beschlagnahmt / confiscated' suggests otherwise, only sale is illegal but ownership is legal.


No. Sale and possession of confiscated items is illegal. This happens when a court (!) deems that the item is illegal. This list is often called "list B".

If something is on list A (the infamous "index"), its "only" a restriction on sales, advertisement and whether you are allowed to give minors access to it.




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