Psilocybin Laws in Pennsylvania

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

Short answer: Psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I controlled substances in Pennsylvania, and the state has no legal psilocybin program in the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. 35 P.S. §§ 780-104(1), 780-113(a)(16), (b)

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)	Psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I controlled substances in Pennsylvania, and the state has no legal psilocybin program in the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. Knowingly possessing a controlled substance without a prescription is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison and/or a $5,000 fine; after a prior drug conviction under the Act, the maximum rises to 3 years and/or $25,000. Source: 35 P.S. §§ 780-104(1), 780-113(a)(16), (b)

Magic mushrooms (psilocybin)

Psilocybin and psilocyn are Schedule I controlled substances in Pennsylvania, and the state has no legal psilocybin program in the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act. Knowingly possessing a controlled substance without a prescription is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison and/or a $5,000 fine; after a prior drug conviction under the Act, the maximum rises to 3 years and/or $25,000.

Source: 35 P.S. §§ 780-104(1), 780-113(a)(16), (b)

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