Throughout the US.

"On 24 November 2010, the DEA announced that it would make JWH-018, JWH-073, JWH-200, CP-47,497 and cannabicyclohexanol, which are often found in synthetic cannabis, illegal using emergency powers. They will be placed in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, within a month of the announcement, and the ban will last for at least a year."

Takes effect 1 month after Nov 24, which is Dec 24. As far as I've seen, it was only publicized for a few days after Nov 24. They might be attempting to bust people with it without making it obvious that it is illegal.