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LSD Legal Countries: compare 48 countries on 2 metrics.

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Legality of LSD and Other Psychedelics

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ArgentinaDecriminalizedArgentina has decriminalized psychedelic possession, but conflicting legislation remains.
ArmeniaDecriminalizedDrug possession for personal use is not a crime in Armenia., In 2008, the Armenian government amended the Criminal Code to reduce the penalties for possession and use of controlled substances. Prior to the 2008 reform measures individuals could be detained for up to two month…
AustraliaMedical Use LegalAs of July 1, 2023, MDMA and psilocybin will be available to specific populations and prescribed by authorized psychiatrists under the auspices of the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). MDMA will be allowed in the treatment of PTSD, and psilocybin for use in treatment-res…
AustriaDecriminalizedDrug use is not a crime in Austria and possession for personal use has been decriminalized., Austria decriminalized the use and possession for personal use of drugs in 2016 with the adoption of the Addiction Prevention Strategy and reform of the Narcotic Substances Act, which…
BahamasLegalPsilocybin-containing mushrooms are legal in the Bahamas.
BoliviaLegalAyahuasca is legal in Bolivia and recognized as a traditional part of Indigenous culture. Ingredients to make ayahuasca can be freely purchased at markets. Other psychedelics and psychoactive substances remain illegal in the country.
BrazilLegalLegalised with Conditions and Medical Exemption
British Virgin IslandsLegalPsilocybin is legal to possess and use, but not to sell, in the British Virgin Islands.
CanadaMedical Use LegalPsychedelic compounds are controlled substances in Canada, though spore kits can be purchased legally and psychoactive cacti can be legally grown.
ChileDecriminalizedPossession of illicit drugs for the purpose of personal consumption has not been considered a crime in Chile since 2005.
ColombiaDecriminalizedIt is unconstitutional in Colombia for the government to criminalize possession of illicit drugs for personal use.
Costa RicaDecriminalizedWhile the personal use of narcotics, including psychedelics, is prohibited, those who violate this prohibition are not penalized.
CroatiaDecriminalizedPsychedelics remain illegal in Croatia, but legislation has decriminalized drug possession., On December 14, 2012, the Croatian Parliament passed a bill decriminalizing the possession of small quantities of illicit drugs, including psychedelics. This law became effective on J…
CzechiaDecriminalizedCzechia has decriminalized drug possession. “Small” quantities of psychedelic substances can be used and are treated as a misdemeanor and are not subject to criminal prosecution.
DenmarkMedical Use LegalPsilocybin is recognized as having therapeutic uses.
EcuadorDecriminalizedPersonal drug possession and use has been decriminalized in Ecuador.
EstoniaDecriminalizedPossession of illicit drugs for personal use is decriminalized in Estonia.
FinlandUncertainWhile Finland has a prohibitionist attitude towards psychedelic substances, there is some uncertainty surrounding the classification of the plants used to make ayahuasca tea.
GermanyReduced PenaltiesGermany has not decriminalized psychedelic substances, but it has reduced penalties and the threat of prosecution for personal use.
IcelandUncertainPsychedelics such as LSD and MDMA are illegal in Iceland under Article 6 of The Narcotics Act. This prohibition also includes psilocybin, psilocin and dried psilocybin containing mushrooms, however, reports suggest that no law specifically prohibits fresh psilocybin mushrooms.
IrelandIllegalPsychedelics are illegal in Ireland however, the country hosted a test site for the Compass Pathways psilocybin studies.
IsraelMedical Use LegalRecreational use of psychedelic substances is not permitted; however psychedelics may be used if prescribed by an authorized doctor.
ItalyDecriminalizedItaly currently does not levy criminal penalties against those caught possessing illicit drugs, however administrative penalties like suspension of a driver’s license, passport, firearms license, or residential permit may occur.
JamaicaLegalMagic mushrooms are legal for use in Jamaica., Mushrooms containing psilocybin have never been prohibited in Jamaica, and psilocybin is not a controlled substance under Jamaica’s Dangerous Drugs Act.
LatviaDecriminalizedDrug use is decriminalized in Latvia., Latvia considers drug possession for personal use an administrative offense. Possession of “small amounts” of illicit substances, such as psychedelics results in a fine of €280. Possession of “larger amounts” can result in a penalty of u…
LithuaniaReduced PenaltiesPenalties for drug use have been reduced., Consumption of illicit substances in Lithuania is an administrative offense punishable by a fine, with trafficking resulting in 2 to 15 years in prison. Since 2017, possession of a “small amount” of psychedelics and other illegal dru…
LuxembourgIllegalAll psychedelics remain illegal in Luxembourg. However, in 2021 Luxembourg became one of the first European countries to allow its citizens to grow and consume certain amounts of cannabis.
MexicoReduced PenaltiesThe possession of small quantities of psychedelic drugs is not punishable as a crime under Mexican law.
NepalUncertainThe status of magic mushrooms under Nepalese law is unclear., Mushrooms are uncontrolled substances in Nepal. Their use, possession, sale, and distribution is not actively policed. Many other drugs are, however, illegal in Nepal.
NetherlandsLegalLegalised, Decriminalised and Medical Exemption., Magic mushroom spores, magic truffles, grow kits and liquid peyote can be purchased in the Netherlands. The use of psychedelic substances has been decriminalized in small amounts.+1
New ZealandPlants LegalPsychoactive substances may be manufactured, imported, or sold if pre-approved by the government. It’s legal to grow certain psychoactive cacti in New Zealand for ornamental purposes, but using them recreationally is strongly penalized.
North MacedoniaDecriminalizedNational laws state: “a person who enjoys narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors, will be fined anywhere from €100 to 250 in denar equivalent.” With the quantities defined being vague and left to the discretion of the court. Distribution is still punishable by …
NorwayUncertainPreviously illegal, but the government has presented a proposal to decriminalize drug possession.
PeruLegalPeru is one of the only countries in the world where ayahuasca is fully legal.
PolandIllegalAll psychedelics are illegal in Poland. The Polish Psychedelic Society advocates for reforming these laws.
PortugalDecriminalizedThe use and possession of small quantities of psychedelic substances was decriminalized in Portugal in 2001. Portugal was the first nation to decriminalize possession of all drugs.
Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesMedical Use LegalThe government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) recently granted several licenses to psychedelic companies to conduct operations for research and medicinal purposes.
SloveniaDecriminalizedIn Slovenia purchasing psychedelics and other drugs for personal consumption is decriminalized. Possession of small amounts of magic mushrooms, LSD, DMT, MDMA, ketamine, and cannabis for personal use is also decriminalized though carries a fine of €42-209. However, the manufac…
SpainDecriminalizedSmall quantities of psychedelic substances are legal for personal use in Spain. A recent court decision may signal the end of ayahuasca criminalization., Spain has decriminalized small amounts of psychedelic substances for personal use and possession. Psychedelic substances r…
SwedenPlants LegalIt’s legal in Sweden to grow psychoactive cacti for ornamental purposes, but it is illegal to use them for their psychoactive effect., The possession of cacti containing mescaline is legal, but the extraction of mescaline from these plants, and mescaline itself, is illegal in…
SwitzerlandReligious Exemptions ExistSwitzerland allows the religious use of ayahuasca. The Swiss Narcotic Act has no mention of ayahuasca, and the Swiss government has indicated that no permit is required to sell ayahuasca.
TaiwanIllegalPsychedelics are illegal in Taiwan although psilocybin is considered a Schedule II substance.
ThailandReduced PenaltiesSince 2017, Thailand has begun to adopt a new approach toward psychedelics and other traditionally illegal substances.
TurkeyIllegalAll psychedelics remain illegal in Turkey.
UkraineDecriminalizedThe use of drugs in private settings is not considered a criminal act in Ukraine.
United KingdomPlants LegalIt’s legal to grow psychoactive cacti for ornamental purposes in the U.K., but is illegal to use them.
United StatesReligious Exemptions ExistUnder the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), psychedelics (except ketamine) are Schedule I substances. This means that in the federal government’s view psychedelics have a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use., Therefore, except in limited circumstances, psyched…
UruguayLegalPossession of all drugs for personal use, including psychedelics, has been legal in Uruguay for several decades.

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Where does this lsd legal countries data come from?
Rankodex compiles it from World Population Review and the primary sources it cites: Worldwide Psychedelic Laws Tracker - Psychedelic Alpha; Psychedelic Countries - Blossom Analysis.

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