"When the light turns green, you go. When the light turns red, you stop. But what do you do when the light turns blue with orange and lavender spots?"
― Shel Silverstein, A Light in the Attic
Laws Against LSD
LSD is a Schedule I controlled substance under the CSA, Controlled Substance Act, because it has a high potential for abuse, has no currently accepted medical use, and is unsafe for consumption. Trafficking 1-9 grams of mixture can lead to less than 40 years in prison but more than 5 years with a fine not to exceed two million dollars for the first offense. For the second offense, not less than 10 years but not more than life with a fine not to exceed four million dollars. (How Stuff Works: LSD by Shanna Freeman)
Common State Possession Penalties for LSD:
- Possession With Intent to Sell: 3-15 years in jail and a fine of $2000 to $300,000.
- Possession for Personal Use (typically more than 3 tabs): 1-3 years in jail and a fine of $1000 to $25,000 (some states now have diversionary treatment plans that supplement jail time).