HB528 (2025) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Personal Possession of Psilocybin. Amend RSA 318-B by inserting after section 2-e the following new section:

318-B:2-f Personal Possession of Psilocybin.

I. Notwithstanding RSA 318-B:2 and 318-B:26, a person 18 years of age or older who obtains, purchases, transports, possesses, or uses psilocybin shall be subject to the following penalties:

(a) For a first offense, a violation and a fine of not more than $100.

(b) For a second offense, a class B misdemeanor and a fine of not more than $500.

(c) For a third offense, a class B misdemeanor and a fine of not more than $1,000.

(d) For a fourth or subsequent offense, the person shall be subject to the penalties in RSA 318-B:26.

II. Any person under 18 years of age who obtains, purchases, transports, possesses, or uses psilocybin shall be subject to the penalties in RSA 318-B:26.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Personal Possession of Psilocybin. Amend RSA 318-B by inserting after section 2-e the following new section:

318-B:2-f Personal Possession of Psilocybin.

I. Notwithstanding RSA 318-B:2 and 318-B:26, a person 18 years of age or older who obtains, purchases, transports, possesses, or uses psilocybin shall be subject to the following penalties:

(a) For a first offense, a violation and a fine of not more than $100.

(b) For a second offense, a class B misdemeanor and a fine of not more than $500.

(c) For a third offense, a class B misdemeanor and a fine of not more than $1,000.

(d) For a fourth or subsequent offense, the person shall be subject to the penalties in RSA 318-B:26.

II. Any person under 18 years of age who obtains, purchases, transports, possesses, or uses psilocybin shall be subject to the penalties in RSA 318-B:26.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2026.