COA and Legalities

THC-A (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) and Amanita mushrooms remain legal to purchase and consume in much of the United States due to their unique chemical properties and legal classifications. THC-A is the non-psychoactive precursor to THC found in raw cannabis; since it does not produce intoxicating effects until heated (a process called decarboxylation), it often falls outside the legal restrictions placed on THC in certain states. Many hemp-derived products containing THC-A remain federally legal under the 2018 Farm Bill, as long as they contain less than 0.3% delta-9 THC by dry weight. Similarly, Amanita muscaria mushrooms are legal because they contain muscimol, not psilocybin, the latter of which is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance. Since muscimol acts on GABA receptors rather than the serotonin system like psilocybin, Amanita mushrooms are not federally regulated, allowing them to be sold openly in most states. However, individual state laws can vary, so legality may depend on local regulations.