What do I need to bring to Mush Love MI?

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Cash only — ATM on site. No appointment needed, walk-ins always welcome.

Are edibles and capsules covered by Ann Arbor's decriminalization?

Yes. Resolution R-20-362 covers psilocybin in all its naturally derived forms including chocolate bars, gummies, drink enhancers, and microdose capsules — not just dried mushrooms.

Is Psilocybin Legal in Ann Arbor, Michigan? What You Need to Know

If you've heard that Ann Arbor is one of the most psilocybin-friendly cities in the United States, you've heard correctly. But "friendly" and "legal" are different things, and the distinction matters. This guide breaks down exactly what Ann Arbor's decriminalization policy says, what it means for you as a visitor or resident, how it compares to other cities, and what you still need to be careful about. We're going to be direct and factual here — if you have specific legal questions about your situation, consult a qualified attorney.

The Short Answer

In September 2020, the Ann Arbor City Council voted unanimously — 11-0 — to pass Resolution R-20-362, making the investigation and arrest of individuals for activities involving entheogenic plants and fungi the lowest law enforcement priority in the city. That includes psilocybin mushrooms.

This is decriminalization, not legalization. Here's the critical difference:

Legalization means a substance is permitted under law — regulated, taxed, and explicitly allowed by statute. Think alcohol or cannabis in Michigan.
Decriminalization means the law hasn't changed on paper, but enforcement has been deprioritized. Arrests and prosecution for psilocybin are treated as the lowest possible priority by local police and, separately, by the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office.

In practical terms: Ann Arbor police are not arresting people for psilocybin. The Washtenaw County Prosecuting Attorney followed suit in January 2021, issuing Policy Directive 2021-06, which extended that non-prosecution policy to the entire county. This is a meaningful, real-world protection — but it is a policy, not a statute.

What Resolution R-20-362 Actually Says

The resolution, passed on September 21, 2020, and sponsored by council members Anne Bannister and Jeff Hayner, declares that:

"The investigation or arrest of persons for planting, cultivating, purchasing, transporting, distributing, engaging in practices with, or possessing entheogenic plants or plant compounds which are on the Federal Schedule 1 list shall be the lowest law enforcement priority for the City of Ann Arbor."

The resolution also prohibits city funds and resources from being used to investigate, detain, arrest, or prosecute alleged violations of state and federal laws regarding entheogenic plant use. The substances covered include anything containing indole amines, tryptamines, and phenethylamines — with ibogaine, ayahuasca, mescaline, and psilocybin explicitly named.

A few important points about what this resolution is and isn't:

It is a local policy resolution, not a state or federal law.
It does not create a legal right to possess or purchase psilocybin.
It does not override state law (psilocybin remains a controlled substance in Michigan).
It does not override federal law (psilocybin remains Schedule I federally).
It does, in practice, mean that Ann Arbor police have deprioritized enforcement and the county prosecutor has followed suit.

Mush Love MI operates as a collective under this local decriminalization framework, on South State Street — just off I-94 Exit 177, a short drive from the University of Michigan campus and Downtown Ann Arbor.

What's Covered and What's Not

In Ann Arbor

Purchasing psilocybin in-store — Covered under Resolution R-20-362. Lowest law enforcement priority.
Possessing psilocybin in Ann Arbor — Covered. Lowest law enforcement priority at city and county level.
Using psilocybin in Ann Arbor — Covered by the resolution's language on "engaging in practices with" entheogenic compounds.
Cultivating psilocybin — Covered under the resolution's language.

What Is Not Available

Shipping or delivery — Not available. Mush Love MI is in-store only. No shipping, no delivery, no exceptions. Shipping psilocybin through the mail crosses federal jurisdiction regardless of local policies.
Transporting psilocybin across state lines — Do not do this. Crossing a state border with psilocybin is a federal offense under the Controlled Substances Act, regardless of what any city's local policy says. Ann Arbor's resolution has no jurisdiction once you leave Michigan.
Sale at the federal level — Psilocybin remains a Schedule I controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Federal law has not changed. Federal agents, federal courts, and federal charges are outside the scope of any city resolution.

The bottom line on federal law: Resolution R-20-362 is a local policy. It binds Ann Arbor police. It does not bind federal DEA agents. In practice, federal enforcement targeting individual consumers in decriminalized cities is rare — but it is legally possible. Consult a lawyer if you have questions about your specific situation.

How Ann Arbor Compares to Other Cities

Ann Arbor was among the early wave of U.S. cities to take this step, following Denver and Oakland. Here's how the landscape looks across major decriminalization actions:

City / State	Action Taken	Date	Notes
Denver, CO	Decriminalized (ballot initiative)	May 2019	First city in the US; 21+ for personal use and possession
Oakland, CA	Decriminalized (city council vote)	June 2019	Unanimous vote; covers psilocybin, peyote, and other natural psychedelics
Santa Cruz, CA	Decriminalized (city council vote)	January 2020	Unanimous; personal possession and cultivation
Ann Arbor, MI	Decriminalized (Resolution R-20-362)	September 2020	Unanimous 11-0 vote; Washtenaw County Prosecutor extended policy countywide in Jan. 2021
Washington, D.C.	Decriminalized (Initiative 81)	November 2020	Effective March 2021; lowest priority for police
Detroit, MI	Decriminalized	November 2021	City council resolution; Michigan's second major city to decriminalize
Oregon (statewide)	Legalized for supervised therapeutic use (Measure 109)	November 2020	Licensed psilocybin service centers; requires trained facilitator; no take-home
Colorado (statewide)	Decriminalized + legalized regulated adult use (Prop 122)	November 2022	Personal use and "healing centers" for 21+; most comprehensive state framework to date

Ann Arbor's approach is more expansive in practical terms than many comparable cities. The Washtenaw County Prosecutor's endorsement means the decriminalization effect extends beyond Ann Arbor's city limits into the broader county. Ann Arbor is not Oregon or Colorado — there is no state-licensed framework — but it is one of the most genuinely accessible cities in the Midwest for entheogenic access.

For Visitors from Ohio, Indiana, and Other States

Ann Arbor is a popular destination for visitors from across the Midwest, including Ohio and Indiana, where psilocybin remains fully criminalized at the state level. People do drive to Ann Arbor specifically to visit Mush Love MI. Here's what you need to know:

You can visit and purchase in-store. Resolution R-20-362 applies to anyone within Ann Arbor — it is not limited to Michigan residents. Walk-ins are welcome, no appointment needed.
You must be 21+ with a valid, government-issued photo ID. This is required, no exceptions.
Payment is cash only. There is an ATM on-site if you need it.
Free parking is available in the on-site lot, directly off I-94 Exit 177.

Driving Back to Ohio, Indiana, or Other States

Be smart about this. Ann Arbor's decriminalization policy covers Ann Arbor. It does not cover I-90, I-75, or any road outside Michigan's borders. Transporting psilocybin across state lines is a federal offense. Ohio and Indiana have not decriminalized psilocybin. We're not going to tell you what to do — but we will tell you the facts: consuming in Ann Arbor is one thing, transporting across state lines is another matter entirely with serious federal legal exposure. Consult a lawyer if you have questions about your specific situation.

Michigan State Law

Psilocybin is not decriminalized at the Michigan state level. Ann Arbor's Resolution R-20-362 is a local ordinance, not a state statute. Outside of Ann Arbor and other cities that have passed similar resolutions (Detroit, Hazel Park, Ferndale, Ypsilanti), Michigan state law treats psilocybin as a controlled substance.

There have been legislative attempts to change this. In September 2021, Michigan senators Jeff Irwin and Adam Hollier introduced SB 631, which would have created exemptions in the Michigan Health Code allowing personal use, possession, cultivation, and transportation of naturally occurring entheogenic substances. The bill was assigned to the Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee but did not advance. Sen. Irwin has continued to push for reform, with subsequent bills including SB 499, which Ypsilanti City Council explicitly endorsed in its own resolution in January 2024. As of this writing, statewide decriminalization has not passed in Michigan, though the movement continues to grow.

If you are outside the Ann Arbor city limits (or the Washtenaw County boundary, given the Prosecuting Attorney's Policy Directive), you are outside the protection of local decriminalization. For current status of Michigan state law, consult a licensed Michigan attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy magic mushrooms legally in Ann Arbor?

You can purchase psilocybin mushrooms at Mush Love MI in Ann Arbor. Under Resolution R-20-362, purchasing psilocybin is the lowest law enforcement priority for Ann Arbor police, and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor has agreed not to charge individuals for personal use and possession. This is not the same as legal under Michigan state or federal law — psilocybin remains a controlled substance at both levels — but in practical terms, local enforcement has been deprioritized. For legal advice specific to your circumstances, consult an attorney.

Do I need a prescription?

No. Mush Love MI is not a medical facility and operates as a collective under Ann Arbor's local decriminalization framework. No prescription, medical card, or doctor's referral is required. You do need to be 21 or older with a valid government-issued photo ID.

Can I have psilocybin mushrooms shipped to my home?

No. Mush Love MI is in-store only. We do not ship, and we do not deliver. Shipping psilocybin through the mail — regardless of your location or the origin — crosses federal jurisdiction, which is outside the scope of any local decriminalization policy. If you want to purchase, you need to come in person to 2007 S State St, Ann Arbor.

What if I'm from Ohio or Indiana?

Visitors from Ohio, Indiana, and other states are welcome at Mush Love MI. You must be 21+ with a valid ID. Ann Arbor's decriminalization policy applies within the city regardless of where you're from. What you do once you leave Ann Arbor is subject to the laws of whichever jurisdiction you enter. Transporting psilocybin across state lines carries federal legal risk. Consult a lawyer if you have questions about your specific situation.

Is it safe to visit a psilocybin shop in Ann Arbor?

Mush Love MI has over 500 five-star Google reviews and operates openly in Ann Arbor under the city's decriminalization framework. The store is located in a standard commercial area on South State Street, near the Briarwood Mall corridor, with free on-site parking off I-94 Exit 177. Walk-ins are welcome. The staff are knowledgeable and there to help you find what you're looking for.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID showing you are 21 or older (driver's license, passport, or state ID). Bring cash — we are cash only. There is an ATM on-site if needed. You do not need an appointment; walk-ins are always welcome.

Are edibles and capsules covered by the decriminalization resolution too?

Yes. Resolution R-20-362 covers psilocybin in all its naturally derived forms. This includes psilocybin chocolate bars, gummies, drink enhancers, and microdose capsules — not just dried mushrooms. The resolution references entheogenic plants and their compounds broadly, not just raw fungal material.

What about functional mushrooms like Lion's Mane?

Functional mushrooms — including Lion's Mane, Reishi, and Cordyceps — are not psychoactive and are not controlled substances. They are entirely legal under federal, state, and local law. No special policy or resolution is needed to purchase them. Mush Love MI carries a selection of functional mushroom products alongside psilocybin products. They are two distinct categories: one is a wellness supplement, the other is an entheogenic compound covered by Ann Arbor's decriminalization resolution.

Visit Mush Love MI

Mush Love MI is Ann Arbor's go-to source for psilocybin mushrooms, microdose capsules, and edibles — operating openly under Resolution R-20-362 with over 500 five-star Google reviews. Whether you're a first-time visitor curious about a specific strain or an experienced psychonaut looking for something specific, the staff are here to help.