Joint effort: weed laws around the world

In Jamaica, marijuana is legal to grow (five or fewer plants), and possession of small amounts (up to 2 ounces or 56.6 grams) is considered a petty offense and will not result in a criminal record. Medical marijuana is legal with a prescription, and cannabis can be used by practitioners of the Rastafarian faith for religious purposes.

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Mexico -

Mexico decriminalized personal use of cannabis back in 2009.

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Netherlands -

In 1976, the Netherlands decriminalized personal cannabis possession. It’s worth researching the exact laws before taking a trip to Amsterdam.

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Nigeria - Nigeria is considered a major source of cannabis in West Africa. However, all uses of the drug are considered illegal.

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Portugal -

In 2001, Portugal broke boundaries and became the first country to decriminalize all drugs.

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Russia -

In Russia, cannabis is illegal. However, if you have up to six grams, it isn’t considered a criminal offence.

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Saudi Arabia -

Saudi Arabia also has some staunch laws against cannabis. You could face prison time for possessing the drug.

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South Africa - South Africa made strides in September this year. The private use of cannabis has been decriminalized.

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South Korea -

In 1976, the Cannabis Control Act banned all use of the drug in South Korea.

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Spain -

Here, recreational use of marijuana is permitted in private. Possession laws differ depending on the autonomous community. There is apparently 800 Cannabis Social Clubs across the country.

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Switzerland - Medical use is legal here, and minor possession (less than 10 grams) was decriminalized to a fine back in 2012.

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Thailand - In Thailand, cannabis is legal if the THC is below 1%. Medical use is legal.

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Uruguay - José Mujica, former president of Uruguay, changed history when he fully legalized cannabis use in 2013. However, foreigners are forbidden to buy it.

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United Arab Emirates -

In the UAE, drugs are strictly forbidden. You can not use cannabis in any way.

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United Kingdom - The UK has recently switched up its cannabis laws. Cannabis-based medicines will be available from November 1, while growing it is allowed with a Home Office cannabis cultivation license.

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The United States of America -

The land of the free has some complicated cannabis laws. Recreational use is legal in nine states, while medical use is legal in 31 states. However, the drug is illegal at a federal level.

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Venezuela - Here, cannabis is considered illegal to use recreationally, for medical use, and to grow.

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Joint effort: weed laws around the world

A tour of cannabis laws across the globe

19/10/18 | StarsInsider

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Weed laws are changing around the world. On October 17, Canada will effectively legalize cannabis. On November 1, the UK will follow suit, with cannabis-based medicines being made available. The USA is also making its own changes to cannabis laws. So which countries are safe for cannabis users? Here's a world tour of cannabis laws across the globe.