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Legality · Mescaline

Is Mescaline legal in Cyprus?

Confirmed against a primary sourceVerified June 27, 2026
Legal status
Controlled under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977, as amended; Classes A/B/C) — personal possession criminal (up to 12 years Class A / 8 years Class B / 4 years Class C); since 2003 possession at/above set quantities (≥3 cannabis plants, ≥30 g cannabis, or ≥10 g prepared cocaine/opium) presumes intent to supply; trafficking of Class A/B up to life imprisonment (not yet imposed in practice), Class C up to 8 years; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment
Consequences if caught
Mescaline is controlled in Cyprus under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977, as amended). In Cyprus, drugs fall under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977), as amended, which sorts controlled substances into Classes A, B and C. Personal possession is a criminal offence — punishable by up to 12 years for a Class A drug, up to 8 years for Class B, and up to 4 years for Class C — though small-cannabis first offences in practice draw fines of about €400–1,000. Since 2003, possession at or above set quantities — three or more cannabis plants, 30 g or more of cannabis, or 10 g or more of prepared cocaine or opium — raises a presumption of intent to supply. Trafficking of a Class A or Class B drug is punishable by up to life imprisonment (a maximum not yet imposed in practice), and Class C trafficking by up to 8 years.
If prescribed or medical
Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
Documentation
In Cyprus, drugs fall under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977), as amended, which sorts controlled substances into Classes A, B and C. Personal possession is a criminal offence — punishable by up to 12 years for a Class A drug, up to 8 years for Class B, and up to 4 years for Class C — though small-cannabis first offences in practice draw fines of about €400–1,000. Since 2003, possession at or above set quantities — three or more cannabis plants, 30 g or more of cannabis, or 10 g or more of prepared cocaine or opium — raises a presumption of intent to supply. Trafficking of a Class A or Class B drug is punishable by up to life imprisonment (a maximum not yet imposed in practice), and Class C trafficking by up to 8 years. Cannabis is a Class B drug; recreational use is illegal and only a limited medical-cannabis framework exists. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
Primary sources
  • Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law of 1977 (Law No. 29(I)/1977), as amended (classes A/B/C)
  • naac.org.cy