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California Ayahuasca Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, Ayahuasca is banned from retail sale in California. The ban comes from federal scheduling, which takes precedence over state law.

Verified November 12, 2026. Full determination, citations and verbatim law: Is Ayahuasca legal in California?

When does the California Ayahuasca ban take effect?

The California Ayahuasca ban is already in force; no further effective date is pending.

QuietNo pending legislation, deadlines or enforcement actions on file for Ayahuasca in California.

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Compound Analytics. “California Ayahuasca Ban (2026): In Force.” Compound Laws, https://compoundlaws.com/bans/ayahuasca/california/. Accessed November 13, 2026.

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