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Legality · Mescaline

Is Mescaline legal in Central African Republic?

Confirmed against a primary sourceVerified June 28, 2026
Legal status
Controlled under the Central African Republic's Penal Code drug provisions (national drug law) — trafficking carries imprisonment; the precise article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
Consequences if caught
Mescaline is controlled in the Central African Republic under the Central African Republic's Penal Code drug provisions (national drug law). In the Central African Republic, drugs fall under the Penal Code drug provisions / national drug law. Trafficking carries imprisonment; the precise article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. A primary statute portal for the current Central African drug law was not located; this cell is sourced via the UNODC legal database (unodc.org/cld) and the Library of Congress pending a primary portal.
If prescribed or medical
Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation
In the Central African Republic, drugs fall under the Penal Code drug provisions / national drug law. Trafficking carries imprisonment; the precise article and penalty terms are left to confirmation against the current statute. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. A primary statute portal for the current Central African drug law was not located; this cell is sourced via the UNODC legal database (unodc.org/cld) and the Library of Congress pending a primary portal. Cannabis is a controlled drug under the same law, with no legal recreational or medical regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Primary sources
  • Central African Republic Penal Code drug provisions / national drug law
  • unodc.org
  • loc.gov