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Hallucinogenic substance in New York Criminal Law

Current through 2026 New York legislative session

In New York criminal law, “Hallucinogenic substance” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the New York criminal code.

What does “Hallucinogenic substance” mean in New York criminal law?

"Hallucinogenic substance" means any controlled substance listed in schedule I(d) other than concentrated cannabis, lysergic acid diethylamide, or an hallucinogen. 11. (N.Y. Penal Law § 220.00)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.