Possession
Washington lists psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I controlled substances. Unauthorized possession remains unlawful; Washington has not enacted statewide personal-use decriminalization.
Tacoma, WA local quick reference
Reviewed July 22, 2026Psilocybin law and local policy in Tacoma
The practical distinction between Washington law, any verified local enforcement policy, and regulated access.
A lowest-enforcement-priority policy is not the same as legalization. Sale, retail, gifting, public use, and conduct outside the policy may remain prohibited.
Regulated access
Washington has no general statewide psilocybin service-center, dispensary, or retail program. The University of Washington pilot directed in 2023 is narrow and tied to funding and federal requirements.
Local enforcement-priority policy
Tacoma Resolution 41609 directs that specified entheogen-related activities be treated as a lowest local law-enforcement priority. It does not change Washington law or create a licensed market.
Tacoma record
Tacoma adopted Resolution 41609 on January 28, 2025. It directs the City Manager to declare specified entheogen-related activities among Tacoma’s lowest law-enforcement priorities. The resolution is a local priority measure; it does not legalize possession, establish dispensaries, authorize commercial sales, or override Washington or federal law.
Official record: City of Tacoma — Resolution 41609 ↗
What this means in Tacoma
Tacoma Resolution 41609 directs that specified entheogen-related activities be treated as a lowest local law-enforcement priority. It does not change Washington law or create a licensed market. It does not establish medical suitability, dosing guidance, product quality, or lawful commercial access.
Sources used for this review
Tacoma’s action was checked against the city’s official legislative record. Washington statutes and the 2023 pilot legislation provide the controlling statewide context.
Common questions
Is psilocybin legal in Tacoma?
Washington lists psilocybin and psilocyn as Schedule I controlled substances. Unauthorized possession remains unlawful; Washington has not enacted statewide personal-use decriminalization. Tacoma Resolution 41609 directs that specified entheogen-related activities be treated as a lowest local law-enforcement priority. It does not change Washington law or create a licensed market.
Does Tacoma have legal psilocybin retail or dispensaries?
No. Resolution 41609 does not create licensed retail, dispensaries, or a general state service program.
Where should I verify the current rule for Tacoma?
Check Washington’s current statutes and Tacoma’s official Resolution 41609 record linked above. This page is a dated educational summary, not legal advice.
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