Peyote is not fedearlly scheduled in Australia, but is controlled in the Australian Capital Territory (see Criminial Code and may be illegal in other territories as well. Import restrictions exist on the artichoke cactus (Obregonia denegrii), which is referred to in Australian law as "peyote". (see Wildlife Protection Act ). (thanks T, DR, ET)

Peyote (Lopsophoria williamsii) is listed as a controlled substance, making production, distribution, or possession illegal. (thanks P)





17. Mescaline (3,4,5-trimethoxybenzeneethanamine) and any salt thereof, but not peyote (lophophora) According to the 2001 Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (which replaced the older Narcotics Control Act) mescaline is listed as a schedule III drug, while peyote is specifically exempted from Canada's Controlled Substances list. However, if peyote is prepared for ingestion (ground, made into tea, etc), it is possible that it would be treated as "mescaline" rather than as "peyote" which could make the preparation illegal. See Ask Erowid for more info.

Peyote (Lophophora williamsii) was specifically added to the list of controlled substances in August 2004. [ Reference

Listed in Tabella I of "Tabelle delle sostanze stupefacenti e psicotrope", making it illegal to possess, purchase, or sell. (see Tabelle delle sostanze stupefacenti e psicotrope . (thanks a) (last updated Dec 16, 2015)

We do not know the legal status of Peyote in Japan, but have been told that as of Jun 2005, it is available in headshops (3 buttons for Y12,000 or $110).

Peyote is Schedule I in Mexico, although a few indigenous tribes are allowed to harvest it. Peyote is protected as an endangered species in Mexico and harvesting is controlled. (thanks M, I)

Peyote is not scheduled in the Netherlands in its fresh/live state (similar to fresh psilocybe mushrooms). Only "preparations" containing mescaline and psilo(cyb)in are scheduled although this is currently being debated in the courts with one vendor challenging the definition of dried magic mushrooms as a "preparation". See the Dutch Opium Act: http://www.cannabisbureau.nl/pdf/Opiumwet_EN_29nov2004.pdf . (thanks SS) (last updated Jun 2007)

We have been told that, according to 'Ustawa z dnia 29 lipca 2005 r. o przeciwdzia3aniu narkomanii' ( a bill concerning drug abuse and addiction), mescaline is scheduled IIP, which means that one can be sentenced to up to 3 years for possesion of mescaline in any form, unless they have special permit for research. (unconfirmed) (thanks M)

A new law on drug possession came into effect Sep 7 2004, banning seven new substances, including peyote. Anyone caught in possession of two or more adult-size Lophophora williamsii can be arrested and face up to two years in prison. See Moscow Times article (thanks CC)

Peyote is not listed in the laws of Singapore, but mescaline is a Class A controlled drug. (unconfirmed) (thanks T)

Several online vendors in South Korea carry peyote as a floral/decorative cactus, though we do not have any information about its legal status. (thanks J) (last updated Oct 6 2010)

Peyote is reportedly sold in shops and by florists in Spain as an ornamental cactus. Sale and distribution are regulated by the 2006 "list of regulated plants". See http://noticias.juridicas.com/base_datos/Admin/l29-2006.t2.html#a51 and http://todoesdroga.blogspot.com.es/2011/10/sobre-la-famosa-lista-de-plantas.html?zx=c433689d559fa0b7 . (thanks vm) (last updated Jul 15 2015)

Peyote is listed as a prohibited substance in Switzerland. (see Liste des stupéfiants prohibés (thanks V)

In 2004, fresh (not dried) peyote buttons are currently sold fresh in shops across Britain. Currently, mescaline containing cacti are not controlled in the United Kingdom. In the United Kingdom, there is no legal distinction between different species of mescaline-containing cacti, so peyote are controlled in the same way as San Pedro, for instance. See 2007 U.K. Trichocereus Cacti Legal Case for more information about the current legal status of mescaline-containing cacti in the United Kingdom. (thanks SS) (last updated Jun 2007)

If you have information about the legal status of this substance in any other country, please let us know.