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Washington Ayahuasca Ban (2026): In Force

Ban in force

As of November 12, 2026, Ayahuasca is banned from retail sale in Washington, effective May 21, 1971. 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 Washington?

When does the Washington Ayahuasca ban take effect?

The Washington Ayahuasca ban is already in force (effective May 21, 1971); no further effective date is pending.

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

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

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