The distribution of any quantity of cannabis is illegal and punished by imprisonment. The purchase, possession, and use of marijuana in Spain in public is also a crime but less serious. In that case, the penalty will be a fine and confiscation of the stuff. But it is not as simple as it might seem: there are options when cannabis can be consumed legally. After a series of decrees from the country’s Supreme Court in the 1970s, possession of a small amount of weed ceased to be a criminal offense. The resolution and the law that allows the “collective use of drugs” were used by cannabis lovers to develop a model of social clubs where marijuana is produced “collectively” and distributed to members of cannabis clubs for personal use.
Is it legal to cultivate marihuana in Spain?
You can grow cannabis plants at home for personal use (within a private enclosed space), but no more than two plants. If you can see the plants from the street, you will get a serious fine. This is why the balconies and window sills cannot be used despite the excellent Spanish climate. If you don’t have an exterior space hidden from strangers, you’ll have to grow marijuana with artificial light. And you also must be careful with the smell, because the neighbors can complain about it.
Is cannabidiol legal in Spain?
Cannabidiol, which contains no more than 0.2% THC, is legal in Spain (THC is responsible for ensuring the “high”). The production of сannabidiol is permitted if it is not done publicly.
