Is LSA (Morning Glory) legal in Ireland?

Legal status

LSA (ergine, d-lysergic acid amide) is reached by Ireland's blanket new-psychoactive-substances regime rather than by name: the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 makes it an offence to sell, supply, import or advertise any psychoactive substance not otherwise controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts, which captures LSA. The compound is thus restricted, while morning-glory and Hawaiian baby woodrose seeds are traded as ornamentals and sit in the gray zone unless offered for their psychoactive effect.

Consequences if caught

Selling, supplying, importing or advertising LSA/ergine (or seeds marketed for their psychoactive effect) under the 2010 Act carries up to 5 years' imprisonment on indictment; simple possession of the ornamental seeds is not in itself an offence under the Act, which targets supply and commerce rather than the seed as a plant.

If prescribed or medical

No medical or prescription use; ergine/LSA has no authorised therapeutic status in Ireland.

Documentation

Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010 — general prohibition on the sale, supply, importation and advertisement of psychoactive substances not scheduled under the Misuse of Drugs Acts; the blanket provision catches the LSA compound while ornamental seeds are gray-market.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Ireland’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.