Oregon Governor Takes First Step To Regulate Psilocybin Mushroom Therapy By Forming New Board

Oregon became the first state to legalize psilocybin mushrooms for therapeutic purposes last month, and now the governor is taking initial steps to launch the program by accepting applications for members of an advisory board tasked with figuring out how to best regulate access to the psychedelic treatment.

In a notice on Monday, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) described the criterion for prospective advisers, who will be responsible for making recommendations on “requirements, specifications and guidelines for providing psilocybin services.” Gov. Kate Brown (D) will appoint 14-16 members to serve in that role.

Physicians, psychologists, public health experts, scientific researchers and representatives of state agencies such as OHA policy councils or the state Department of Justice are all eligible to apply. Additionally, those with experience in the fields of mycology, ethnobotany, psychopharmacology or psilocybin harm reduction were invited to submit applications, as are members of the general public and representatives of Indian tribes.
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