New Jersey Gov Signs Bill Reclassifying Psilocybin
Gov. Phil Murphy of New Jersey recently signed a psilocybin reform measure that reclassified possession of up to one ounce of psilocybin mushrooms under a disorderly persons’ offense. This reclassification means that persons caught with small amounts of psilocybin will be subject to up to six months in jail, a $1000 fine or both. The offense was previously punishable with fines of up to $15 000 and a penalty of three to five years in jail, and was considered a third-degree crime. This change puts psilocybin mushroom possession in the state on par with resisting arrest, shoplifting, harassment or simple…
