Latvia
Psilocybin is decriminalized in Latvia as of 31 Jul 2026.1
- Checked against 2 cited sources at this review.
1. What the law is
Law on the Legal Circulation of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances, Medicinal Products and Precursors, section 48(1) (chapter IX, in force since July 1, 2020): unauthorised acquisition or storage of a small amount, or unauthorised use, draws a warning or a fine of 10 to 56 fine units, which is EUR 50 to 280 at EUR 5 per unit under section 16 of the Administrative Liability Law; section 48(3): the offender is simultaneously warned in writing of criminal liability for a repeat within one year. Criminal Law section 253.2: small-amount acquisition, storage or use by a person so warned is a criminal offense (short-term imprisonment, probation supervision, community service or a fine); section 253(1): above the small amount without intent to sell, up to 3 years imprisonment; section 253(2): large amounts or a group, 3 to 10 years. Small-amount ceiling for hallucinogenic mushrooms: 0.5 grams dried, 5 grams undried (Appendix 2 to the Law on the Procedures for the Coming into Force and Application of the Criminal Law).1
A first offense in Latvia comes with a written warning, and that warning is what makes the second one criminal. Acquiring or storing a small amount, or using, draws a warning or a fine of EUR 50 to 280 as an administrative matter; a repeat within a year of that warning is a criminal offense. For hallucinogenic mushrooms the small-amount ceiling is 0.5 grams dried, and possession above it carries up to 3 years in prison.
2. Pending legislation
No bill is on file in Latvia that would change this record, as of the 31 Jul 2026 review.
3. History
The laws behind today’s status, when each took effect, and every review since, in order.
Latvia's decriminalized status was confirmed. Small-amount possession draws a warning or a fine of up to EUR 280, while larger quantities stay criminal.
Latvia's record now cites the exact law that makes small-amount possession an administrative offence. The status itself is unchanged.
4. Common questions
Is psilocybin legal in Latvia?
Psilocybin is decriminalized in Latvia as of 31 Jul 2026.
Are magic mushrooms ("shrooms") legal in Latvia?
"Magic mushrooms" and "shrooms" are common names for fungi that contain psilocybin. Psilocybin is decriminalized in Latvia as of 31 Jul 2026. Some laws control the compound and the fungus separately, so this record states the position for psilocybin in Latvia.
Sources and confidence
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- 1.likumi.lv (opens in new tab) · likumi.lv
- 2.likumi.lv (opens in new tab) · likumi.lv
Cited at the review
This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently, and enforcement practice can differ from the letter of the law. Verify current status with local authorities before relying on this record.
Changes to this record
Every change we have made to this record, dated, corrections included. Nothing changes silently.
Latvia's record now cites the exact law that makes small-amount possession an administrative offence. The status itself is unchanged.
Latvia's decriminalized status was confirmed. Small-amount possession draws a warning or a fine of up to EUR 280, while larger quantities stay criminal.
Latvia: psilocybin legal status. The Psilocybin Record. Accession LV-001. Status as of 31 Jul 2026. https://psilocybinlegalization.com/record/latvia
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