Tag Archive for: decriminalization
Fourth Massachusetts City Decriminalizes Psychedelic Plants
PolicyThe resolution, however, does not authorize the commercial sale of entheogenic plants and fungi, nor cultivation for large-scale distribution.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Consider Legalizing Psilocybin
PolicyThe leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom tells a Member of Parliament "we will consider the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' recent advice on reducing barriers to research with controlled drugs."
Arcata Becomes Third California City to Decriminalize Psychedelics
PolicyPlanting, cultivating, purchasing, transporting, distributing, possessing these plants and fungi will be the lowest law enforcement priority for the city.
Why This California City Recriminalized Peyote
PolicyThe sacred entheogen was also excluded from Seattle's resolution to decriminalize natural psychedelics.
Seattle Decriminalizes Natural Psychedelics
PolicySeattle City Council unanimously approves a resolution declaring entheogen-related activities should be among lowest law enforcement priorities.
Detroit Voters Can Decriminalize Psychedelic Plants This November
PolicyThe proposal asks voters if the city should "decriminalize to the fullest extent permitted under Michigan law the personal possession and therapeutic use of entheogenic plants by adults."
The Legal Status of Psychedelics Around the World
PolicyIn Brazil, there have been no instances of an individual being punished for the consumption, cultivation, or possession of magic mushrooms.
California Bill Decriminalizing Psychedelics Delayed Until 2022
PolicySB 519 would decriminalize the personal use of psilocybin, psilocyn, MDMA, LSD, DMT, mescaline (excluding peyote), and ibogaine, including in group counseling and community-based healing settings.
Why These Researchers Are Concerned About Psychedelic Legalization
PolicyTwo researchers argue we still can’t be sure what the effects of widespread public use of psychedelics would be, and point to possible negatives.
Grand Rapids May Be Second Michigan City to Decriminalize Natural Psychedelics by Year’s End
PolicyCity Commissioner Kurt Reppart believes there is enough support to pass a resolution as early as fall.