Possession penalty
First-offense simple possession is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.
MD Psilocybin law · Reviewed Nov 12, 2026
Psilocybin remains illegal in Maryland; the 2026 task-force extension did not change criminal penalties.
First-offense simple possession is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.
The sources state Maryland has no psilocybin medical or therapy program. The task force studies possible regulated access and recommends changes; it does not authorize access. An updated report was due October 31, 2026. The supplied sources mention a veterans alternative-therapies fund but do not give enough detail to establish its coverage of psilocybin.
No city or county measures found in our sources.
A November 2026 source says spores are generally treated as legal to buy and possess for microscopy and research; Maryland has no spore-specific statute.
A November 2026 source says legal retail is limited to non-psilocybin products such as Amanita muscaria.
The source says LSD is among substances subject to a distinct Maryland penalty tier; it gives no ibogaine status.
Chapter 286 took effect June 1; Maryland replaced its named psilocybin and psilocyn listings with rules adopting federal scheduling.
The task force law took effect July 1, establishing a study of natural psychedelic substances and possible access and criminal-law reforms.
The task force’s initial report was due July 31.
Chapters 207 and 208 were approved April 28, extending the task force through December 31, 2027, and adding an HBCU representative. An updated report was due October 31.
Number of states in each category. Maryland’s category is highlighted.
Access score from 0 (illegal) to 5 (licensed adult access).
Listings describe themselves; Pscilly does not sell psilocybin, and sellers outside a state program are labeled “not state-licensed.”
Psilocybin remains illegal in Maryland; the 2026 task-force extension did not change criminal penalties.
First-offense simple possession is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in prison, a $5,000 fine, or both.
The sources state Maryland has no psilocybin medical or therapy program. The task force studies possible regulated access and recommends changes; it does not authorize access. An updated report was due October 31, 2026. The supplied sources mention a veterans alternative-therapies fund but do not give enough detail to establish its coverage of psilocybin.
A November 2026 source says spores are generally treated as legal to buy and possess for microscopy and research; Maryland has no spore-specific statute.
A November 2026 source says legal retail is limited to non-psilocybin products such as Amanita muscaria.
Pscilly classifies Maryland as: illegal, reform underway. Laws change often, so check the linked sources and current state rules.
Educational summary, not legal advice. Pscilly reviewed these laws on November 12, 2026 using the sources listed; laws change often, so confirm current rules with the state or a lawyer. Psilocybin remains a Schedule I controlled substance under federal law.
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