An Introduction to Magic Mushrooms

1. In Brazil, it is legal to possess, consume, and sell Magic Mushrooms – even though the substance psilocybin is technically illegal. Brazilian law requires that illegal activities have specific laws written about them, and there are none related to fresh mushroom cultivation or sale.
2. Although the British Virgin Islands prohibits the sale and transport of Magic Mushrooms, possession and personal use is legal. You may even notice vendors selling them to tourists without apparent consequences.
3. Jamaica doesn’t seem to have a problem with Magic mushroom use, and there are even a number of Shroom retreats in the country.
4. In the Netherlands, although psilocybin Mushrooms are illegal, a loophole in the law allows for the cultivation, purchase, and use of “Magic truffles.” Truffles are just a different stage of development of a mushroom, and truffles of psilocybin mushroom species still contain hefty quantities of psilocybin. They can be bought online from some vendors.
5. In Austria, the use of psilocybin Mushrooms is decriminalized, but you may be required to attend therapy if you’re found with them. You can also grow your own mushrooms, as long as they’re for aesthetic purposes, and you don’t ingest them…
6. Canada places restrictions on psilocybin Mushrooms, but you can legally purchase mushroom spores, and even Magic mushroom microdoses (more info here). We would advise against growing magic mushrooms for ingestion, as this could be interpreted as manufacture of a prohibited substance under Canadian law.
7. Magic Mushrooms have an uncertain legal status in Costa Rica, and psychedelic retreats operate in the open. As yet, there appear to have been no arrests related to sorcerous mushrooms in Costa Rica.
8. The cultivation of Magic Mushrooms has been decriminalized in the Czech Republic, as long as you are only growing a “small” amount. Possession of “large” amounts is still illegal (but it’s hard to know what these quantities are).
9. In Italy, Magic Mushrooms are partially decriminalized – you will not face prison time for possessing small amounts, but you may face administrative punishments like losing your driving licence.
10. Although it is illegal to possess, cultivate and sell in Mexico, authorities turn a blind eye to sacramental use of fresh Mushrooms, as the Vienna Convention makes an exception for sacramental use of plant medicines.
11. In Portugal, Magic Mushrooms are decriminalized, meaning you can possess small amounts without going to jail. However, you will end up going to court-mandated rehabilitation or therapy if you are caught.
12. Personal use of Magic Mushrooms has been decriminalized in Spain. There is uncertainty surrounding the use of grow kits and spores, and the possession of small amounts of fresh mushrooms. It is advisable to not take any risks.
13. The United States has several exceptions to the prohibition of psilocybin. Surprisingly, it is legal to buy Magic mushroom spores in most states, as long as you do not intend to use them to grow Mushrooms. Some states also have laws prohibiting the sale of spores (currently California, Georgia and Idaho). Surprisingly, it is legal to grow psilocybin mushrooms in New Mexico – and there even is a religious group devoted to their sacramental use. Several US cities, including Denver and Oakland, have decriminalized magic mushrooms, and other US cities may follow suit. In 2020, Oregon became the first US state to pass blanket decriminalization of all drugs.

1. If you live in a place where Magic Mushrooms are illegal, you may not have many legal options for getting them. Check whether your country allows you to buy grow kits or spores to grow Shrooms.
2. If you live in the European Union, you may be able to purchase Magic truffles from a vendor located in the Netherlands. Some vendors ship to other countries, and the legality of magic truffles may vary by country.
3. Some research chemicals, like 4-AcO-DMT, are legal in some countries and are designed to mimic the effects of psilocybin. We don’t recommend buying unknown chemicals from unknown sources. It is far more safe to go out mushroom foraging!

1. If you live somewhere that allows the cultivation of Magic Mushrooms, you have an exciting opportunity to grow your very own plant medicine.
2. In some places, you can even order spores online, making the whole process a lot easier.

1. In Austria there are no restrictions for fresh Mushrooms and the personal use of dried mushrooms is decriminalized. It’s also completely legal to cultivate mushrooms, as long as they’re not going to be consumed as drugs.

2. In Italy, Portugal, and Spain Magic Mushrooms have been decriminalized to different extents.

3. In the Netherlands you can consume Magic truffles.

Always check your local laws before buying, consuming or growing Magic Mushrooms.

Magic Mushrooms have an uncertain legal status in Costa Rica – sorcerous mushroom retreats appear to operate without harassment from authorities, but you may be at risk outside these retreat centres.

Magic Mushrooms are illegal in Mexico in general, but they are allowed if growing in the wild or used in traditional purposes by indigenous cultures.

Psilocybin is currently legal in:

1. Jamaica
2. Nepal
3. Netherlands (as truffles)
4. Samoa
5. Brazil
6. Bahamas
7. British Virgin Islands (possession and personal use, not sale or growing).

Always check your local laws, and remember that regulations and prohibitions can change quickly!