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Legal Status of Salvia divinorum By Country

Legal Status of Salvia divinorum By Country

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May 18, 2014 By John Reed 50 Comments

Salvia Legal Status By Country

Salvia Legal status by Country

Salvia Legal Status, until recent years, was a completely unregulated plant. Expert evidence shows that there is no compelling reason for regulation. Despite the lack of reasonable motivation, lawmakers worldwide have turned their attention towards salvia, as it has grown in popularity and gained mainstream acceptance.

When you Buy Salvia know that it is safe and non-addictive. This means that is does not meet the qualifications to become a restricted substance in most jurisdictions. In the United States, the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency initiated an evaluation of Salvia divinorum in 2007 and so far has found no cause for scheduling salvia as a controlled substance. However, many U.S. states and many other countries have passed legislation effecting salvia and salvia users. Salvia legislation and negative publicity is largely driven by fear and ignorance, but whether or not the fear is founded in reality, the legal consequences are still real.

Where laws exist concerning Salvia divinorum, they are often new, confusing and constantly changing. To governments and law officials, the drug is very new. Even in jurisdictions where using salvia is completely legal, it is possible that officials exposed to salvia will be fearful of the drug and skeptical of the legality, and so pursue prosecution. On the other hand, there are places where laws regulating salvia are so freshly minted that law enforcement may be totally unaware of salvia’s legal status.

Salvia divinorum is legal to possess and consume in most places, but ultimately, salvia users need to take responsibility for their actions and protect themselves. The best course of action is to use salvia in a safe, private setting and to avoid publicizing possession or use of salvia. Even in circumstances where there are no established regulations against salvia, it is wise to avoid drawing attention and becoming a target.

The Legal Status of Salvia

In what country Salvia divinorum is legal:

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It must be understood that legal status is constantly undergoing changes and reinterpretations. Even in countries where Salvia divinorum is legal, there could be situations where there are still penalties involved. For instance, in France there is a bizarre law stating that ‘the sale of substances presented as having the same effects as narcotic substances or plants’ is prohibited. So, in this case, if Salvia divinorum is sold to someone under the impression that it is a plant, all is well. But if it is being sold under the label of a ‘hallucinogenic’ or ‘narcotic-like’ plant, you may be prosecuted as if it were an illegal substance.  This goes to further emphasize the importance of thoroughly reviewing all the information you can find, preferably all laws on the books regarding specific and general drugs, before purchasing, using, growing, or selling any controversial substance.

Not Legal

Countries where Salvia is banned

  • Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland

Legal

Countries where Salvia is legal

  • Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Hungary, Israel, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, Ukraine, United Kingdom

Prescription only:

  • Finland, Italy, Spain, Iceland, Norway, Estonia

Research only :

  • France

Possession only:

  • Russia, Chile

Find out more about Salvia with the following helpful links:
The Effects Of Salvia
Salvia divinorum US Laws

Note: The following page is kept up to date by the author, on the Salvia Legal Status. Last Updates on: May 18th, 2014

Filed Under: Salvia Divinorum (Ska Pastora) Tagged With: legality, Legality of Salvia, salvia divinorum, salvia laws, Salvia legal US

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Comments

  1. subo says

    August 27, 2014 at 6:18 pm

    I live in India, will you be shipping to my country ? i plan to get 20x.
    Thanks , do reply

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      August 27, 2014 at 7:55 pm

      We do ship to India. Go ahead and place your order.

      Reply
    • Mama says

      November 4, 2015 at 10:14 am

      Hey..were you able to get salvia?I live in India too (New Delhi)..reply asap.

      Reply
      • wavatarJohn Reed says

        November 21, 2015 at 3:09 pm

        I am not sure. The problem we have with shipping to other countries is that we don’t speak the language and don’t know whether its legal or not. Even if it is legal certain countries restrict the importation because of reasons to do with agricultural laws and the protection of the local environment.

        Reply
  2. Kyle Rough says

    January 16, 2015 at 11:16 am

    I live in Pennsylvania USA would it be legal here? I would plan to get 40x

    Reply
  3. Sean Donnelly says

    September 7, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Do you ship to ireland?

    Reply
  4. nana says

    October 13, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    am not sure salvia is legal in cyprus . They said something about banning it at 2013 but i dont know if they did that or not .

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      November 21, 2015 at 3:08 pm

      Check Wikipedia.

      Reply
  5. Yasemen Alkan Atmaca says

    November 24, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    Will you ship to Turkey?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      December 31, 2016 at 6:50 pm

      If you pay via Bitcoin or Bank to Bank transfer we will make an exception. The problem with international shipping is payment and also we are not familiar with the regulations of your country.

      Reply
  6. Vikram says

    November 27, 2016 at 6:21 am

    Will you be shipping salvia 20x to India??

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      December 31, 2016 at 6:49 pm

      If you pay via Bitcoin we will make an exception.

      Reply
  7. Nicola Carlo Unguru says

    February 22, 2017 at 9:24 am

    Will you be shipping salvia 10x to Italy??

    Reply
  8. Selena says

    March 30, 2017 at 6:18 am

    I live in Florida, it didn’t specify if it was banned or legal in the united states. Would you make an exception to send it to me in Florida?

    Reply
  9. Prema says

    October 4, 2017 at 4:52 am

    Can you ship to Thailand?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      October 11, 2017 at 11:21 pm

      no we do not.

      Reply
  10. Prema says

    October 4, 2017 at 4:52 am

    Do you ship to Bangkok, Thailand?

    Reply
  11. Chris says

    December 29, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    Will you ship to Virginia?

    Reply
  12. Jj says

    January 17, 2018 at 8:56 pm

    Salvia is illegal in Canada now btw

    Reply
  13. Alex4o says

    January 20, 2018 at 5:43 am

    Do you ship to Bulgaria

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      January 24, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      We can’t comment on countries outside of the United States due to language barriers. If its legal then yes.

      Reply
  14. Ayaz says

    February 22, 2018 at 9:46 pm

    Türkiyeye gonderiyormusunuz?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      February 25, 2018 at 9:53 am

      no due to legality issues.

      Reply
  15. Showy ash says

    March 1, 2018 at 11:51 am

    Do you ship to Belize?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      April 3, 2018 at 4:16 pm

      No because of unknown legal consequences and strict agricultural laws that would block incoming packages.

      Reply
  16. gregorio cedillo says

    March 10, 2018 at 5:38 pm

    hola buen día hay envió a la ciudad de mexico y como seria la forma de pago? salu2

    Reply
  17. Stacy strawnovistch says

    April 4, 2018 at 9:34 am

    Vocês enviam para o Brasil ???

    Reply
  18. vic says

    April 27, 2018 at 5:02 am

    Do you STILL ship to India? I’m ready to pay in btc.

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      May 7, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      Unfortunately we do not ship any product outside the United States, due to unknown legal statue and agricultural related restrictions. We also cannot guarantee arrival, that increases our risk tremendously for potential for fraud, charge backs and false claims.

      Reply
  19. Momo says

    May 9, 2018 at 2:52 am

    In some states it’s illegal to sell salvia but “never” passed a law for illegal possession would you be able to ship to those states if so many people recommended getting it shipped over UPS instead of USPS is there any way of doing that

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      May 11, 2018 at 2:41 am

      Shipping within the United States really makes no difference as packages are not subject to customs checks, one carrier over the other makes little difference. We have never had any issues, it sounds more like an urban myth.

      As long as your not breaking the law then we will send it out.

      Reply
      • Momo says

        May 12, 2018 at 9:18 pm

        Do you Mail to R.I , N.Y and N.J

        Reply
        • wavatarJohn Reed says

          May 31, 2018 at 9:45 pm

          wherever its illegal we do not ship to

          Reply
  20. Momo says

    May 12, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    Is it legal to mail to states like R.I , N.Y and N.J

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      May 31, 2018 at 9:45 pm

      No

      Reply
  21. Chris says

    June 23, 2018 at 8:01 am

    Hi I’m in Canada an won’t to get the 140 x can I place an order?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      September 26, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      Due to legal and customs issues we do not ship to Canada.

      Reply
  22. Erik says

    August 9, 2018 at 11:04 pm

    Where is salvia divinorum legal TODAY (august 2018)?
    Same question regarding dmt and cannabis?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      September 26, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      I’d check out salvialaws.com as a reliable source of up to date information regarding the legal status of Salvia in the United States. For all other inquiries best source of information for a page that is being well maintained is Wikipedia, or else you can always google and inquire on state websites with regards to any bills banning its use, sale or transport.

      Reply
  23. Belal says

    September 23, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    Do you ship to Canada?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      September 26, 2018 at 6:33 pm

      No due to legal and border control issues we do not ship outside the United States

      Reply
  24. Kori says

    October 11, 2018 at 10:44 am

    Do you ship to Japan?

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      December 20, 2018 at 3:11 pm

      We are not in a position due to legal issues ship outside the United States

      Reply
  25. Ahmad says

    December 16, 2018 at 5:02 am

    Hi, I live in the middle east and I would like to know the discretion of your packaging and naming of the Salvia, for I want to use ARAMEX to ship it from the US to Kuwait (to be exact). I’d appreciate it if comments are replied to my post. Cheers.

    Reply
    • wavatarJohn Reed says

      December 20, 2018 at 3:10 pm

      We suspended shipping outside of the United States due to issues we’ve had in the past. Sorry.

      Reply
  26. Chace says

    April 4, 2020 at 1:28 am

    I read this hoping to answer the legality of shipping/use in New Mexico. Would it be legal to receive Salvia here? Or do we have legislation that makes this legally impossible? Thank you, and I hope to order from you soon!

    Reply
  27. A says

    April 11, 2020 at 5:29 am

    Do you ship to florida?

    Reply
  28. Kavi says

    January 26, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    Romania is on both the legal and not legal lists. So what is the right one?

    Reply
  29. Sandy says

    August 8, 2021 at 7:35 am

    Is ny legal

    Reply
  30. Raj kk says

    November 19, 2022 at 12:48 am

    Do you ship to Boyds MD ..i want it by 25th Nov ….pl intimate ASAP

    Reply

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