Legal status of psychoactive cactus by country
Legal status of psychoactive cactus by country
The legal status of psychoactive cactus varies significantly from country to country. Psychoactive cacti, such as those from the Peyote and San Pedro species, contain mescaline, a potent psychedelic compound. The use, possession, cultivation, and distribution of these cacti and their active compounds are subject to different laws and regulations across the globe.
United States[edit | edit source]
In the United States, the use of peyote is legal for members of the Native American Church under the American Indian Religious Freedom Act. However, the use, possession, and distribution of mescaline, the active compound in peyote, is illegal under the Controlled Substances Act for those not part of the Native American Church or other recognized religious groups.
Canada[edit | edit source]
In Canada, peyote is specifically exempt from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, making it legal to possess, cultivate, and distribute. However, mescaline is classified as a Schedule III controlled substance, making it illegal to produce, distribute, or possess without a prescription or license.
United Kingdom[edit | edit source]
In the United Kingdom, the cultivation of psychoactive cacti is legal, but the preparation of any part of the cactus for consumption is illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. This includes drying, brewing, or otherwise extracting mescaline from the cactus.
Australia[edit | edit source]
In Australia, the cultivation of psychoactive cacti is legal, but the extraction and possession of mescaline is illegal under the Poisons Standard.
Mexico[edit | edit source]
In Mexico, the use of peyote is legal for members of certain indigenous groups for religious purposes. However, the use, possession, and distribution of mescaline is illegal for those not part of these recognized groups.
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