“subsection (3) A person who picks mushrooms growing wild on any land, or who picks flowers, fruit or foliage from a plant growing wild on any land, does not (although not in possession of the land) steal what he picks, unless he does it for reward or for sale or other commercial purpose.”
Not in the UK, at least
“subsection (3) A person who picks mushrooms growing wild on any land, or who picks flowers, fruit or foliage from a plant growing wild on any land, does not (although not in possession of the land) steal what he picks, unless he does it for reward or for sale or other commercial purpose.”
(https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60/section/4)
Munch away, my goblin brethren
So just a trespassing charge I guess?
The UK has some liberal laws regarding the freedom to roam, so probably not even a trespassing charge.
Trespass is a civil rather than a criminal offence, so you’re in reality going to face no consequences.
Aww you’re sweet, I’ll pick you some puffballs.
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