Psilocybin Laws in Arkansas

How Arkansas law treats magic mushrooms (psilocybin), from the state code and official state agencies.

Short answer: Psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I controlled substances in Arkansas. Possessing a Schedule I or II substance other than methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin or cocaine is a Class D felony for less than 2 grams (up to 6 years), a Class C felony for 2 to under 28 grams, and a Class B… Ark. Dept. of Health List of Controlled Substances, Schedule I (d) hallucinogenic substances (28)-(29); Ark. Code § 5-64-419(b)(2)

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)	Psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I controlled substances in Arkansas. Possessing a Schedule I or II substance other than methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin or cocaine is a Class D felony for less than 2 grams (up to 6 years), a Class C felony for 2 to under 28 grams, and a Class B felony for 28 to under 200 grams. Mirror pages state they are current as of March 28, 2024. Class ranges (Ark. Class A felony 6-30 years, fine up to $15,000; Class B 5-20 years, up to $15,000; Class C 3-10 years, up to $10,000; Class D up to 6 years, up to $10,000; Class A misdemeanor up to 1 year, up to $2,500; Class B misdemeanor up to 90 days, up to $1,000. Source: Ark. Dept. of Health List of Controlled Substances, Schedule I (d) hallucinogenic substances (28)-(29); Ark. Code § 5-64-419(b)(2)

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)

Psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I controlled substances in Arkansas. Possessing a Schedule I or II substance other than methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin or cocaine is a Class D felony for less than 2 grams (up to 6 years), a Class C felony for 2 to under 28 grams, and a Class B felony for 28 to under 200 grams.

Mirror pages state they are current as of March 28, 2024. Class ranges (Ark. Class A felony 6-30 years, fine up to $15,000; Class B 5-20 years, up to $15,000; Class C 3-10 years, up to $10,000; Class D up to 6 years, up to $10,000; Class A misdemeanor up to 1 year, up to $2,500; Class B misdemeanor up to 90 days, up to $1,000.

Source: Ark. Dept. of Health List of Controlled Substances, Schedule I (d) hallucinogenic substances (28)-(29); Ark. Code § 5-64-419(b)(2)

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