Colorado became the second state, after Oregon, to decriminalize psilocybin mushrooms in 2022. Then, in 2023, the state governor signed a new law establishing a legal framework for the regulated use of psychedelics.
And now there has been another update in the legal landscape regarding psilocybin in Colorado.
Proposition 122, Access to Natural Psychedelic Substances, has officially been finalized.
It allows those over 21 to possess, grow, share, and use five natural substances. The substances are psilocybin and psilocin, both found in mushrooms, and the plant-based substances dimethyltryptamine, ibogaine, and mescaline.
It also allows for the supervised use of psychedelic mushrooms by those over 21 at licensed facilities. It will enable the number of substances used at these licensed facilities to be expanded to include plant-based substances starting in 2026.
The banning of licensed facilities and services and the sale or other giving of substances to people under the age of 21 have also been prohibited. The proposition does not ban the sale of these substances.
Those who wish to seek treatment with psilocybin must visit one of these licensed centers and are prohibited from taking any products home. The regulations define a single serving as 10 milligrams and allow edibles to contain up to 50 milligrams per serving. It can be served in a variety of forms, such as whole mushrooms, teas, capsules, chocolates, gummies, tablets, and tinctures.
There has been a lawsuit filed in Oregon, saying that the current legislation discriminates against disabled users who are unable to leave the home. It will be interesting to see if a similar lawsuit will be filed in Colorado with the similarities in legislation.
Each session must be carefully monitored and will last a minimum of 3 hours and up to five or six hours.
Although the administration of these treatments is not expected until 2025, this regulation has set in motion the ability to set up regulated centers, which may sit in existing health centers or stand-alone. The next steps include establishing the licensing process and fees for centers, and Shroomer will keep you updated every step of the way!
Psilocybin has been shown to help a variety of mental health conditions, such as depression, dementia, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Studies are also underway for the treatment of further mental health disorders, as well as people who take the substance for recreational reasons.
