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DENVER DECRIMINALIZES MAGIC MUSHROOMS

By Alex Halperin
05/13/2019 03:57 AM GMT-0700
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Denver voters decriminalized hallucinogenic mushrooms, becoming the first U.S. jurisdiction to do so. Oregon and California could follow.

While the active ingredient psilocybin is not a major reason for arrests, the move is a big step towards legitimacy for a drug which has attracted speculation and investment in its potential medical benefits, notably depression.
N.Y. Times

  • Canna Law Blog wades through the legal nitty gritty.
  • Michael Pollan, who recently wrote a book about hallucinogens, says it’s too early to legalize.
    N.Y. Times

At the Colorado state capitol, Gov. Jared Polis (D) is on the brink of making Colorado a much friendlier state for the cannabis industry. He and “de-felonizing” possession of Schedule I and II controlled substances.
Westword, ABC

Colorado authorities, including Gov. Polis’ office, have not responded to my queries about regulation in Colorado.

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