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Main article: Legality of cannabis
Country Possession Sale Transportation Cultivation Notes
 Albania Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal [1]
 Argentina Decriminalized Illegal Illegal Illegal Legal for personal use in small amounts and for consumption in private locations. Public consumption is generally accepted among young adults. Consumption for medical purposes is accepted but not legislated (only in private locations). Cultivating, selling and transporting large amounts is illegal and punishable by present laws.[2]
 Australia Illegal
(Decriminalized in some states)
See also: Cannabis in Australia
Decriminalized for personal use in small amounts in the Australian Capital Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory. It is a criminal offence in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Tasmania. Enforcement varies from state to state,[3] though a criminal conviction for possession of a small amount is unlikely and diversion programs in these states aim to divert offenders into education, assessment and treatment programs.[4] With the rapid expansion in hydroponically grown cannabis cultivation, the Australian Drug Misuse and Trafficking Act (1985) was amended in 2006, reducing the amount of cannabis grown indoors under hydroponic conditions that qualifies as a 'commercial quantity' or as a 'large quantity'[4]
 Austria Illegal Possession (which includes the act of smoking) is punishable by prison time of up to 1 year (option of alternative therapy and subsequent waiving of sentence)[5]
 Belgium Illegal
(Decriminalized)		 Illegal Illegal Illegal For adults in Belgium, consumption in one's home and possession of quantities of up to 3 grams or one female plant is not legal but tolerated.[6]
 Bolivia Illegal Possession is illegal.[7]
 Brazil Illegal
(Depenalized)		 The possession of any drug in Brazil, for personal consumption, entails a warning, community service and education on the effects of drug use. The same applies for the planting and/or preparation of small amounts of any drug.[8]
 Bulgaria Illegal Cannabis is class A (High-risk) drug, together with Heroin, Cocaine, Amphetamines and MDMA (ecstasy). Until 2004 a loosely defined "personal dose" existed. Since 2006, after the last amendment of the Penal Code, the penalty for possession is 1 to 6 years in prison and a fine between 1,000 and 5,000 euros. For possession with an aim of distribution (drug-dealing) the sentence can range from 2 to 8 years for small amounts, through 3 to 12 years for large amounts, up to 5 to 15 years when executed by an organized criminal group. In these cases the maximum fine to be determined together with the prison time is 50,000 euros. Growing is punishable by 2 to 5 years and a fine up to 5,000 euros. The organizer of a growers group can receive from 10 to 20 years and has to pay a fine up to 100,000 euros and a participant in such a group – 3 to 10 years in prison and a fine of 2,500 to 5,000 euros. In minor cases of growing cannabis (for example a few plants grown by a single person and not meant for distribution) the sentence is up to 1 year and a fine between 250 and 500 euros, but the prison term could be replaced by probation. Consumption is not prohibited, as only possession, trafficking or dealing is a crime but handling of a joint while smoking can be interpreted as possession.[9] Bulgarian Penal Code (translation requested)
 Cambodia De-facto legal While technically illegal, the use of cannabis is widespread among the Khmer people and foreigners visiting the country. Marijuana can easily be purchased and smoked in public areas without the threat of arrest. Many "Happy" restaurants located in Phnom Penh, Siem Reap and Sihanoukville publicly offer food cooked with marijuana, or as a side garnish. [10][11][12]
 Canada Illegal
(Legal for medical and industrial use with a government issued license)		 Illegal Illegal Illegal (1 or more plants) unless in possession of a government issued license to grow for medical purposes
Main article: Cannabis legalization in Canada

see Legislation: "Controlled Drugs and Substances Act" [13]
 Chile Illegal Cultivation of Cannabis plants other than for personal use is considered illegal without a permit from the Agriculture Ministry. Though consumption and possession in small quantities alone on a private property is legal, consumption by a group of individuals is illegal. Consumption for medical purposes is legal but not regulated.[14]
 China Illegal Cannabis is cultivated for its seeds and for fiber, and has a long medicinal history.[15]
 Colombia Illegal Since 1994, cannabis has been decriminalized for possession of small amounts up to 1 gram for personal consumption, however sale and cultivation remains illegal.[16]
 Comoros Illegal Cannabis was legal during the Comorian historical period between January 1975 and May 1978, when president Ali Soilih legalized cannabis consumption among other measures [17][18]
 Costa Rica Illegal
(Decriminalized)[19]		 Cannabis is illegal but there is a high tolerance of smoking marijuana throughout the country,[20] a decriminalization system is implemented de facto since police officers do not detain people carrying enough for only personal consumption, yet no amount has been defined as a minimum for possession, usage of Cannabis in Costa Rica is very high.[19]
 Croatia Illegal
(Decriminalized)		 No distinction in the Croatian penal code exists between various illegal substances. According to the current law growing or sale of cannabis (or any other drug) is considered a felony punishable by a mandatory prison sentence (three years minimum) and the possession of any amount is a felony which leads to either a fine or a one-year prison sentence,[21] depending on the case in question (although people arrested with smaller amounts of cannabis are typically just fined after the court's ruling). In all cases the cannabis must be confiscated. In April 2010 the State Attorney General and Chief of Police adopted a set of temporary working guidelines designed to reform the local law-enforcing practices which included effectively downgrading the possession of small amounts of cannabis to a misdemeanor (meaning that persons caught in possession would no longer be prosecuted in court and would only have to pay a fine).[22] In October 2010 the justice ministry confirmed that a proposition to change the legal status of possession and growing of cannabis "for personal use" to misdemeanors will be featured in the upcoming package of reforms expected to amend the penal code in the near future.[23]
 Cyprus Illegal Class B substance – life imprisonment is possible for use and maximum 8 years for possession (maximum 2 yrs for first offence for under 25 yr old). In practice, warning may be given to a minor first offender. [24]
 Czech Republic Decriminalized (Legal for small amounts) Illegal Decriminalized Decriminalized Possession of up to fifteen grams for personal use or cultivation of up to five plants is merely a misdemeanor from 2010 onwards. The plant still remains illegal. Popular destination for smokers.[25][26] Sale remains illegal.
 Denmark Illegal [27]
 Dominica Illegal Class B drug to cultivate, sell or possess [28]
 Ecuador Decriminalized Possession is not illegal, defined by Law 108.[29][30][31]
 Egypt Illegal Technically illegal. However, use is widespread and part of every day culture. Convictions are very rare for personal use .[32]
 Estonia Illegal
(Decriminalized)		 Up to 10 grams is considered an amount for personal use, and is punished with a fine. Large amounts and distribution are criminal offences, and are punishable with a fine or by up to 5 years in prison.[33]
 Ethiopia Illegal Despite being the spiritual homeland of the Rastafari movement, possession of cannabis can result in up to 6 months imprisonment.[34]
 Finland Illegal (Decriminalized for medical use) Extremely limited group of medicinal users (12 people as of 31.01.2010) are permitted to purchase it from one special pharmacy in the city of Turku.[35]
 France Illegal Cultivating, selling, owning or consuming cannabis is prohibited.[36]
 Germany Illegal
 There is a myth, that the possession of small amounts hash or marihuana was ruled legal by the German Federal Constitutional Court in 1994. This is not true. It was only ruled, that new scientific evidence relating to the danger of cannabis has to be observed. At the time of the judgement there was, according to the court, no sufficent scientific evidence proving that cannabis is harmless. [37] The possession is illegal. In some of the federal states the possession of small amounts (<5 g) is not prosecuted, in other (mostly southern) federal states the possession of even the smallest amounts is prosecuted.
 Greece Illegal Possession or use of even small amounts is illegal in Greece. Individuals are arrested, although rarely convicted by court. Possession of large quantities may lead to several years in prison.[38]

Currently (August 10 2011), the government is preparing a bill that would decriminalize the use of drugs.[39]
 Hong Kong Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal The possession, sale, transportation, cultivation of cannabis is illegal under the Dangerous Drug Ordinance[40] (Chapter 134 of the Law of Hong Kong).
 Hungary Illegal There is no distinction in Hungarian law between illicit drugs according to dangers. Heroin use has the same consequences as cannabis use. Hungarian law prohibits the distribution, and any use (including medical use). However the Penal code distinguishes the punishment between sale and personal use. 283. § (1) paragraph (a) states that "One cannot be punished for drug misuse; if a small, personal amount is produced, acquired, or in possession..." and continues to state that "... provided that before final verdict is determined a verification is provided that continuous 6 month therapy has taken place" The law determines that a "personal quantity" is defined as 1 gram of active substance (i.e. THC), therefore this equates to 12-100 grams of marijuana if calculated that marijuana contains 1-8% THC per unit mass. Possession of larger amounts can lead to a 5-10 year prison sentence.[41]
 Iceland Illegal Consumption is illegal even in small amounts. Possession, sale, transportation and cultivation could result in jail time. Possession is not strictly enforced. Heavy fines are given.[42]
 Indonesia Illegal Personal use in small amounts: Maximum sentence of 4 years in prison (additional fines may apply) if caught by the police in possession, intoxication or by positive urine test. However, if the user voluntarily reports himself/herself to the police, or is reported by his/her family, the sentence shall be no more than 6 months in prison or a fine of not more than Rp 2.000.000 (two million Indonesian Rupiah/US$200–250).[43]
 India Illegal (most states)/Legal (Regulated by Government) Legal/Illegal (sale of bhang is legal in Govenment authorised shops) Illegal Used during observance of certain Hindu rituals. Government-owned shops in holy cities like Varanasi sell cannabis in the form of bhang. Despite the high prevalent usage, the law makes it illegal to possess any form of the psychoactive. However, this law is rarely enforced and treated as a low priority across India. Further, large tracts of cannabis grow unchecked in the wild in many parts of northern India. [44] Many states such as West Bengal, Tripura and the North East have their own laws allowing cannabis, locally known as ganja.
 Iran See 'Notes' Regulated: Legal, Unregulated: Illegal Regulated: Legal, Unregulated: Illegal Legal Growing cannabis is legal if planted for food purposes as the seeds are eaten by the Iranian people, and companies often draw oil from the seeds which is sold legally. A person is allowed to carry up to 15g of cannabis legally; for every gram above they will be charged 10000 Rials.[45]
 Ireland Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal [46]
 Israel Illegal (Decriminalized for medical use) Very small scale of legal usage of medicinal cannabis. However, personal use is relatively decriminalized with little to no penalties for convicted first time violators. [47]
 Italy Illegal [citation needed]
 Jamaica Illegal Cultivation, retail and consumption is illegal. However this is often overlooked and cannabis is sold openly.[48]
 Japan Illegal Possession is punishable by up to five years in prison. Importing or selling cannabis is punishable by up to 10 years imprisonment and up to 30 million yen.[49]
 Jordan Illegal Possession is illegal and may be punishable by prison sentence.[50]
 Latvia Illegal [citation needed]
 Lebanon Illegal Possession is illegal. However, large amounts are grown within the country and personal use, as long as not in public is not a major issue. [51]
 Lithuania Illegal [52]
 Luxembourg Illegal Possession, transportation and consumption are illegal. Prosecution depends on the amount of cannabis one possesses. Since 2001, prison penalty has been substituted by a monetary fine ranging from 250 to 2500 Euros.[53]
 Macedonia Illegal If one possesses a larger amount, a jail sentence of anywhere from three months to five years could possibly be given.[54]
 Malaysia Illegal Malaysian legislation provides for a mandatory death penalty for convicted drug traffickers. Individuals arrested in possession of 15 grams (1/2 ounce) of heroin or 200 grams (seven ounces) of marijuana are presumed by law to be trafficking in drugs.[55]
 Malta Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal Chapter 101 of Maltese law (Dangerous Drugs Ordinance) does not specify amounts considered to indicated differences between possession and trafficking (persons with as little as 3 grammes of cannabis have been charged with dealing) and treats all illegal drugs the same. Penalties for trafficking any illegal drug range between four years and a life sentence and a fine between 2,329.37 Euro and 116,468.67 Euro. Penalties for possession are between 12 months to 10 years imprisonment and 465.87 Euro and 23,293.73 Euro in fines.[56]
 Mexico Decriminalized
Main article: Mexican Drug War
On August 21, 2009, Mexico decriminalized "personal use" possession of up to 5 grams of Cannabis.[57] Growing and selling Cannabis is illegal.
 Montenegro Illegal [58]
 Nepal Illegal (But not regulated) Marijuana and its derivatives, such as Hashish, are widely available throughout Nepal. Nepal is thought to be the "birthplace" of the cannabis plant according to the Hindu myth of Ballzee.[citation needed]
 Netherlands Decriminalized Decriminalized Illegal Illegal (exceptions for personal use)
Main article: Drug policy of the Netherlands
Cannabis products are only sold openly in certain local "coffeeshops", other types of sales and possession are not permitted, although the general legal approach toward cannabis was before de facto decriminalization.[59][60][61]
 New Zealand Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal
See also: Cannabis in New Zealand

Cultivation, possession or sale of cannabis is illegal.[62] The fruit, seeds, and any other part of the plant are scheduled as Class C substances.[63] Hashish, hash oil, THC, and any other preparations containing THC made by processing the plant are scheduled as Class B substances.[64] In July 2009, a bill promoted by Green Party co-leader Metiria Turei amending the law to permit the use of medicinal cannabis was defeated 84-34 at its first reading, with all members of the ruling National Party voting against it.[65][66]
 Norway Illegal Up to 15 grams is considered an amount for personal use, and is punished with a fine of 1500-5000 kroner in the case of first-time offenders; possessing more is considered dealing and punished more harshly. Repeat offenders or dealers face prison charges.[67] It's the same punishment with between 6 months and 2 years for personal use, and between 6 months and 21 years for selling in prison for all narcotics.
 Pakistan Legal/Illegal Laws prohibiting the sale and misuse of cannabis exist, but are very rarely enforced. As with hash, the occasional use of cannabis in community gatherings is broadly tolerated as a centuries old custom, despite its association with lower-income groups. The open use of cannabis by Sufis and Hindus as a means to induce euphoria has never been challenged by the state. Further, large tracts of cannabis grow unchecked in the wild.[68]
 Paraguay Illegal [7]
 Peru Legal (under certain conditions) Possession of up to 8 grams (0.28 oz) of marijuana is legal as long as one is not in possession of another drug.[69]
 Philippines Illegal Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act Of 2002, makes provision for restricted medical use.[70]
 Poland Illegal On 26 May 2011, Poland introduced legislation to terminate the prosecution for possession of small amounts of drugs for personal use. The law introduces the possibility when a person has negligible amounts of drugs for personal use and is not a dealer. The legislation raised the maximum possible penalty for placing a large number of drugs from 10 to 12 years in prison. However, for possession of large quantities of drugs would result up to 10 years in prison (previously up to 8 years).[71]
 Portugal Illegal
(Decriminalized)		 An administrative offense, see Drug policy of Portugal[72]
 Puerto Rico Illegal See United States
 Romania Illegal Romania was (before 1990) a leader in hemp fiber, second only to China. However, possession of small quantities of drug preparations is punishable by a small fine of about $150–200 USD. Possession of large amounts may result in 3–6 years of jail time, and sale may result in more than 6 years jail time.[73] Decriminalization proposed.[74]
 Russia Illegal Possession of up to 6 grams (dry weight) of cannabis or 2 grams of hashish is punishable by fine. Possession of more than this amount is punishable by prison term.[75]
 Saudi Arabia Illegal Use and possession for personal use of any kind of recreational drugs is punishable by imprisonment if caught. Imprisonment for personal use could go up to 6 months jail time or more. Dealing and smuggling of high amounts of drugs usually result in harsher prison time or even execution, although recently executions are rare. Foreigners who use drugs might be deported.[76]
 Serbia Illegal [77]
 Singapore Illegal Cannabis is a Class A drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, making it illegal to cultivate, sell, or possess.[78]
 Slovakia Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal [citation needed]
 South Africa Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal [citation needed]
 Spain Illegal
(Decriminalized)		 Buying and selling cannabis is a criminal offence punishable by law. Possession and consumption at a public place constitutes a misdemeanour and is penalized with a fine and confiscation. Growing the plant on private property for personal use, and consumption by adults in a private space is a constitutional right and hence not illegal. [79]
 Sri Lanka Illegal Cannabis is illegal in Sri Lanka though it is commonly used in Ayurvedic traditional medicines.[80]
 Sweden Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal
Further information: Legality of cannabis#Sweden and Drug policy of Sweden
It is illegal to sell, transfer, purchase, use or possess any quantity of cannabis. Fines are the most common sanction in matters regarding personal use.[81][82]
 Switzerland Decriminalized Illegal Depends on Circumstances Legal in some Cantons
Main article: Cannabis in Switzerland

Cannabis is illegal to possess, consume or distribute. However, usually only the minimum penalty is imposed for possession and personal use, even for larger amounts. The federal council has committed to implement changes as to decriminalization of personal use and possession already in 2001, and the parliament is currently tasked to tender concrete approaches. As nothing is coming forth on a parliamentary basis, a referendum was launched in 2008, however abolished by the voters. [83][84]

As of January 1, 2012, the cantons Vaud, Neuchatel, Geneva and Fribourg have allowed the growing and cultivation of up to 4 cannabis plants per person, in an attempt to curb illegal street trafficking.[85]
 Turkey Illegal Illegal Illegal Illegal   Possession of cannabis can result in 1 to 2 years in prison, however instead of sentence in prison you can get an education and rehabilitation for 1 to 3 years if you are a first timer.[citation needed]
 Republic of China (Taiwan) Illegal Cannabis is a schedule 2 narcotic in the ROC, and possession can result in up to 3 years imprisonment.[86]
 United Arab Emirates Illegal Even the smallest amounts of the drug can lead to a mandatory four year prison sentence.[87]
 United Kingdom Illegal(decriminalised) Illegal Illegal Illegal
Main article: Cannabis reclassification in the United Kingdom

Cannabis is a Class B drug (moderate risk) in the UK. Possession of less than 3 grams however, is likely to result in mere confiscation and a written warning.
 USA Illegal (may be used for medicinal purposes in 15 states and the District of Columbia, decriminalized in 12 states)
Main article: Legal history of marijuana in the United States
Main article: Legality of cannabis by US state

Laws vary by state, though state law is superseded by federal law which classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance, the same classification as heroin. The United States Supreme Court has ruled in Gonzales v. Raich that the federal government has a right to regulate and criminalize cannabis, even for medical purposes. In 2009 the Attorney General directed federal prosecutors to back away from medical marijuana patients in those states with local laws legalizing medical use.[88]
 Ukraine Illegal "Cannabis is a schedule 2 narcotic in Ukraine, and possession can result in up to 3 years imprisonment."[89]
 Uruguay Legal/Illegal "Possession for personal use not penalized; law does not specify quantity for "personal amount."[7]
 Venezuela Illegal
 As of September 15th, 2010, possession of up to 20 grams of Marijuana or 5 grams of genetically modified Marijuana for personal consumption is punishable by 1 to 2 years in prison at judge's discretion. Articulos 131 y 153 de la Ley Organica de Drogas. [90]
 Vietnam Illegal [91]

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