Psilocybin Laws in Nevada

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

Short answer: Psilocybin and psilocin are Schedule I controlled substances in Nevada (listed by Board of Pharmacy regulation). NAC 453.510 (Schedule I); NRS 453.336(2)

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)	Psilocybin and psilocin are Schedule I controlled substances in Nevada (listed by Board of Pharmacy regulation). Possessing less than 14 grams of a Schedule I or II substance is a category E felony for a first or second offense, and the court must defer judgment if the person consents; a third offense, or a person with two prior drug convictions, is a category D felony with a fine of up to $20,000. Possession of 14 to under 28 grams is a category C felony, 28 to under 42 grams a category B felony (1 to 10 years, up to $50,000), and 42 to under 100 grams a category B felony (2 to 15 years, up to $50,000). No legal psilocybin program was found in the sections read. Category penalties from NRS 193.130 (category B 1-20 years unless the statute says otherwise; C 1-5 years and up to $10,000; D 1-4 years and up to $5,000; E 1-4 years and up to $5,000, usually suspended with probation); gross misdemeanor up to 364 days and/or $2,000 (NRS 193.140); misdemeanor up to 6 months and/or $1,000 (NRS 193.150). Source: NAC 453.510 (Schedule I); NRS 453.336(2)

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)

Psilocybin and psilocin are Schedule I controlled substances in Nevada (listed by Board of Pharmacy regulation). Possessing less than 14 grams of a Schedule I or II substance is a category E felony for a first or second offense, and the court must defer judgment if the person consents; a third offense, or a person with two prior drug convictions, is a category D felony with a fine of up to $20,000. Possession of 14 to under 28 grams is a category C felony, 28 to under 42 grams a category B felony (1 to 10 years, up to $50,000), and 42 to under 100 grams a category B felony (2 to 15 years, up to $50,000).

No legal psilocybin program was found in the sections read. Category penalties from NRS 193.130 (category B 1-20 years unless the statute says otherwise; C 1-5 years and up to $10,000; D 1-4 years and up to $5,000; E 1-4 years and up to $5,000, usually suspended with probation); gross misdemeanor up to 364 days and/or $2,000 (NRS 193.140); misdemeanor up to 6 months and/or $1,000 (NRS 193.150).

Source: NAC 453.510 (Schedule I); NRS 453.336(2)

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