Because spores contain no psilocybin, spores are legal in all states except California. But in most states, it is illegal to cultivate or propogate spores into mycelium since mycelium generally contains psilocybin.


STATE LAWS:

State laws can be accessed through this state-by-state list.


INTERNATIONAL LAWS:

Japan

There are conflicting rumors about the status of psilocybin mushrooms in Japan. We had heard rumors that they were scheduled in the summer of 1998 (at about the same time that 2C-B was scheduled) but have been unable to verify this. Since putting up this notice, we have received comments from many people who say that they are still fully legal, with the statement supported by an Osaka policeman and lawyer.

Another explanation we have heard is that spores are illegal while the mushrooms themselves are not...which would make totally dried mushrooms legal and fresh mushrooms illegal. No matter what the case is, it appears that they are still marketed publicly and are available in markets and headshops for 2500 - 4500 yen per dose (1999), depending on strength and variety.

United Kingdom

Psilocybin and psilocin are both illegal to possess and sell in Britain. Fresh magic mushrooms are legal to possess. One cannot be prosecuted for possessing freshly picked or cultivated mushrooms unless their have been prepared for consumption in some way (generally drying). Dried magic mushrooms have a Class A drug status, which means that the prison sentence for possession and distribution could be similar to that of other Class A drugs such as L.S.D, Heroin, Cocaine & Crack, but even dried shrooms are not considered a major priority. It is uncommon for someone to be seriously prosecuted for simple possession, and 'accidentally dried' mushrooms have generally been overlooked.