Maine lawmakers consider legalized ‘magic’ mushrooms

Published January 25, 2024 8:30am ET



(The Center Square) — Maine lawmakers are weighing a controversial proposal to legalize psychedelic mushrooms for therapeutic use, but the move faces pushback from law enforcement groups. 

proposal being pending before the Legislature’s Committee On Veterans and Legal Affairs would make “magic mushrooms” legal for adults 21 and older and set up a system of sales and taxation.

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