⚠️ Important Disclaimer

The data presented on this map is intended as a general reference guide and serves for informational purposes only; it is not a substitute for professional legal advice. The legal status of psilocybin and cultivation supplies is complex and changes frequently.

Always independently verify the statutes in your specific jurisdiction with local authorities or legal counsel to ensure full compliance. Here you can find current legal information by region .

FAQ

Global Legality Guide

Find quick and comprehensive answers regarding the legality of mushroom spores, grow kits, and cultivation around the world.

North America

Magic mushroom grow kits and spores are legal in most states as they lack psilocybin. However, spores are restricted in California, Georgia, and Idaho. While mushrooms remain federally illegal, they are decriminalized in several cities and legal for regulated use in Colorado.

Mushroom grow kits and psilocybin spores are completely legal to buy and possess in Canada because they contain no active ingredients. The mushrooms themselves are technically illegal federally, but strict enforcement is uncommon and some regions explore decriminalization policies.

Europe

Possession of grow kits is legal in Austria provided they are not used to cultivate drugs for distribution, and spores are also legal. Fully grown mushrooms are illegal, but authorities often follow a therapy over punishment approach, dropping charges for small personal amounts.

Mushroom grow kits and spores are completely legal to purchase for research in Germany since they contain no active psilocybin. Cultivated magic mushrooms are strictly illegal. However, prosecutors often exercise discretion and may drop charges for minor personal possession.

Cultivation kits and mushroom spores are one hundred percent legal and sold openly in Dutch smart shops. While fresh magic mushrooms were banned recently, magic truffles containing psilocybin remain entirely legal, heavily regulated, and widely available for recreational use.

Grow kits and spores are entirely legal to purchase and possess in Italy since they are completely free of active psychoactive substances. While cultivated mushrooms are strictly illegal, possession of small amounts for personal use is treated as an administrative offense with a fine.

Mushroom grow kits and spores are completely legal in Spain since they contain no controlled substances and can be traded freely. While magic mushrooms are technically illegal, their use is decriminalized for personal consumption within private spaces without major legal risks.

Magic mushroom grow kits and spores are completely legal to purchase in France since they lack any active psychoactive compounds. The mushrooms themselves are classified as narcotics and remain illegal, though enforcement for possessing minor amounts often results in a fine.

In the UK, grow kits and spores are perfectly legal for research because they contain zero psilocybin. However, fully developed magic mushrooms are heavily regulated Class A drugs and strictly illegal, though prosecution for possessing small personal amounts remains quite rare.

Purchasing mushroom grow kits and spores is fully legal in Portugal. Furthermore, the country has famously decriminalized all drugs. While magic mushrooms are not technically legal, possessing small amounts for personal use up to a ten day supply is not a criminal offense here.

Grow kits and spores are legal for research and collection in Poland, provided no fruiting bodies have appeared. Fully grown magic mushrooms remain illegal. Under Article 62a of the law, prosecutors have the specific option to drop charges for small personal possession amounts.

While spores are technically legal for microscopy in Finland, importing them can be highly scrutinized by customs. Grow kits are strictly regulated and often seized. Magic mushrooms are classified as illegal narcotics, and all personal cultivation activities are strictly prohibited.

Spores are completely legal in Sweden since they do not contain controlled substances. Grow kits are technically legal if they lack psilocybin, but local laws are incredibly strict. Magic mushrooms and their active compounds are Schedule I substances and are strictly prohibited.

Spores are legal to possess in Norway, but customs may seize them if they suspect cultivation intent. Grow kits containing live mycelium are strictly regulated and routinely stopped. Magic mushrooms are fully illegal, and any possession is treated as a serious criminal offense.

Rest of the World

Mushroom grow kits and spores are legal to possess as scientific supplies in Australia because they contain no psilocybin. While magic mushrooms remain completely illegal for recreational use, they were recently legalized for prescribed medical treatments targeting severe depression.

While spores are legal to possess in New Zealand, buying them with the intent to cultivate is a serious crime. Material capable of producing mushrooms, such as active grow kits, is classified as a controlled drug analogue. Fully grown magic mushrooms are illegal Class A drugs.

Spores are technically legal as research specimens in Japan, but any intent to cultivate them is strictly prohibited. Mushroom grow kits are entirely illegal. Psilocybin mushrooms were explicitly banned in 2002, making all possession and recreational use highly criminalized.

South Korea enforces exceptionally strict drug laws across the board. The import, possession, and cultivation of spores and grow kits are strictly illegal. Magic mushrooms are fully banned, and offenders can even face severe prosecution for consuming these substances overseas.