Are shrooms legal in New York?

New York lists psilocybin and psilocyn in Schedule I. The cited Medical Psilocybin Act remains a proposal in committee; its text does not establish current permission to purchase or use psilocybin.

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Current provisions and primary sources

New York Public Health Law 3306

Site displays revision October 6, 2023

Schedule I(d) lists psilocybin and psilocyn. This is the controlled-substance schedule, not a register of licensed products or providers.

New York Penal Law 220.03

Site displays revision October 15, 2021

This provision addresses knowing and unlawful possession of a controlled substance and includes specified exceptions, including an emergency-care provision. Other sections and circumstances can affect an individual case.

Proposals and limits of this check

The cited proposal describes a potential medical psilocybin framework. A committee referral or amended text does not create operating services. This review does not establish personal eligibility, product legality, provider availability or an exemption from state or federal law.

The sources above concern psilocybin and related controlled-substance provisions. They do not resolve the legality of every mushroom species, food, extract or advertised “microdose” product. An online listing or a seller's willingness to ship does not establish legal access.

Before relying on a legal summary

Read the current official text, including exceptions and effective dates. A rule in another state or country does not transfer automatically across a border. For advice about your own circumstances, consult a qualified lawyer. This page is educational and does not recommend products, providers or ways to obtain controlled substances.