DECRIMINALIZATION OF PSILOCYBIN
MUSHROOMS IN THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH
City Council│ July 23, 2024
California Health and Safety Code
CA Health and Safety Code §11056:
Psilocybin and psilocyn (the active compounds in psilocybin mushrooms) are listed as Schedule I substances. Schedule I substances are defined as drugs with a high potential for abuse and no accepted medical use in treatment in the United States.
CA Health and Safety Code §11377:
Addresses the possession of controlled substances. Possession of psilocybin or psilocyn is considered a misdemeanor offense. First-time offenders might be eligible for diversion programs, but it is still a criminal act.
CA Health and Safety Code §11378:
Addresses the possession of controlled substances with the intent to sell. Possession of psilocybin or psilocyn with the intent to sell is a felony.
CA Health and Safety Code §11379:
Addresses the transportation, sale, and distribution of controlled substances. Transporting, selling, or distributing psilocybin or psilocyn is a felony.
CA Health and Safety Code §11550:
This section makes it a misdemeanor to be under the influence of controlled substances, including psilocybin and psilocyn, in any public place.
California Penal Code
CA Penal Code §1001.36:
Mental Health Diversion program: allows certain defendants with mental health disorders to receive treatment instead of proceeding through the traditional criminal justice system.
Possible Action
Direct City lobbyist to pursue decriminalization at the State and/or Federal level