Magic mushrooms, truffles, and cannabis: legal?

The Dutch are among the heaviest drug users in Europe. This is because soft drugs are legal in the Netherlands but strictly prohibited in other countries. We stand head and shoulders above other European countries, particularly when it comes to MDMA and amphetamine use. We’re now going to explain exactly how the laws regarding certain types of drugs work.

Magic mushrooms and truffles

There was a time in the Netherlands when all magic mushrooms were completely legal. Dried mushrooms were also freely available at various smart shops throughout the Netherlands. In 2002, a lawsuit was filed and dried magic mushrooms were ruled illegal. This is because the production of dried magic mushrooms involves a processing step. The moment you pick magic mushrooms and let them dry, you are acting illegally because you are processing the drug psilocybin. This substance is banned in the Netherlands, but because the mushrooms come from nature, they were initially deemed legal.

In 2008, several incidents involving magic mushrooms occurred, leading the Netherlands to declare them illegal. Magic truffles, on the other hand, are considered legal. This is because they are not mushrooms; they grow underground. You are allowed to have fresh truffles and a magic mushroom grow kitat home and use them, but ready-to-use magic mushrooms are illegal. So go ahead and grow your own with a grow kit!

Cannabis

The rules regarding cannabis have been amended several times. Currently, you may possess up to 5 grams of cannabis without facing prosecution, though it is still a criminal offense! If you have 5 to 30 grams on you, you’re breaking the law and will be fined €75. In addition, your drugs will be confiscated. Do you have more on you? Then you’ll receive a higher fine in the mail! Be very careful about the amount you carry with you.

Growing a cannabis plant at home is legal, but you must do so without any technical aids. You are allowed to have a maximum of five cannabis plants at home. If the police find out anyway? Then, unfortunately, you’ll have to say goodbye to your beloved plants, as the police are always allowed to confiscate them. Do you have more than five plants? Then it’s assumed to be commercial cultivation, which carries a prison sentence and/or a fine of €67,000.

We hope this has provided you with enough information! Do you have any questions about the laws regarding magic mushrooms, truffles, and cannabis? Feel free to contact us!