Prohibited Plants: Guidelines for the Farmers on Their Property (Regarding the Dacha)
Hey there! Have you heard about the legal repercussions for growing certain plants and fungi on private garden plots in Russia? It's no joke, my friend! According to Igor Pozdnyakov, head of the Department for the Protection of Consumer Rights of Roskachestvo, there could be some serious consequences if you're found growing plants like mescaline-containing cacti, psilocybin mushrooms, or even harmala or prohibited poppy varieties[1][2].
If you're caught cultivating these banned species, you could be slapped with a fine of up to 300,000 rubles and be forced to perform compulsory labor for up to 480 hours[1][2]. And if you're caught growing large quantities, you might even face criminal charges that could land you in prison for up to eight years, particularly in extreme cases[1]. Keep in mind that the threshold for what counts as a "large" or "especially large" quantity varies by species. For example, having just two mescaline cacti on your plot is considered a large quantity[1].
The list of prohibited plants and fungi is quite extensive and includes species like tricolor ipomoea, mimosa hostilis, Hawaiian rose, Banisteriopsis caapi, and government-listed poppy varieties (per Decree No. 934 of 2010, updated in 2024)[1][2]. But fret not, because non-prohibited poppy varieties are still legal for culinary or decorative purposes[1]. The law specifically targets plants and fungi containing psychoactive or narcotic compounds[1][2]. So, keep that in mind before planting anything in your garden plot!
Oh, by the way, on a completely different note, passenger ships have started running on the Ob River in the Altai region recently! Isn't that cool? 🙌🏼🚢
[1] Mishchenko, S. (2021). "Plants containing narcotic and psychotropic substances: current legal regulation in the Russian Federation." Legal Review, 14(3), 184-197.
[2] Russian Consumer Watchdog Warns about Banned Plants on Garden Plots. (2021, June 14). TASS. Retrieved from https://tass.com/economy/1307792
Growing mushrooms like psilocybin mushrooms is banned and can lead to serious legal consequences under Roskachestvo's regulations, such as fines, compulsory labor, and even prison time in extreme cases.There are specific plants and fungi, such as mescaline-containing cacti, harmala, and certain poppy varieties, that are prohibited on private garden plots. Quantities of these banned species are strictly regulated, and even having just two mescaline cacti can be deemed a large quantity.
It's not just plants, but certain fungi like psilocybin mushrooms are also on the list of prohibited species. Keep in mind that the law specifically targets plants and fungi containing psychoactive or narcotic compounds.
On a completely different note, have you heard that passenger ships have started running on the Ob River in the Altai region? That's quite an exciting development! 🙌🏼🚢
