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Cannabis Laws in Colombia: Medical Framework, Hemp ≤1% THC, and Key Limits

Colombia regulates medical cannabis and sets hemp at ≤1% THC. Adult-use remains illegal; possession/trafficking laws apply. Verify on official links inside.

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Key takeaways

  • Medical cannabis is regulated under Ley 1787/2016 with detailed decrees and resolutions.
  • Hemp is defined at ≤1% THC under Decreto 811/2021; licensing, quotas, and reporting apply.
  • Adult-use remains illegal; criminal and police rules govern possession/trafficking--verify on official portals.

Colombia: Cannabis Laws (Plain-Language Overview)

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Legal notice: Informational only; not legal advice. Laws and enforcement change. Verify on the official portals linked below and follow the strictest applicable rule. See our Legal Disclaimer & No-Warranty.

High-Level Status

  • Medical: Enabled by Ley 1787 de 2016 and subsequent decrees/resolutions. Licensing governs cultivation, manufacture, distribution, and export within defined channels.
  • Hemp: ≤1% THC threshold for cáñamo per Decreto 811 de 2021; licensing and quotas apply.
  • Adult-use: Illegal. Criminal law and police code provisions apply to trafficking and other conduct. Jurisprudence addresses personal possession contexts; enforcement can vary.

Where to Verify

  • MinJusticia - Cannabis con fines medicinales, científicos e industriales (leyes, decretos, resoluciones, licencias)
  • INVIMA - Cannabis medicinal (autorizaciones sanitarias, productos)
  • Ley 30 de 1986 (estupefacientes) - marco penal general aún relevante
  • Corte Constitucional - sentencias sobre consumo/espacio público y alcance de normas

Safety & Travel

  • Do not transport cannabis across borders. Review aerolíneas and Migración requirements.
  • Driving and impairment enforcement apply--check local guidance.

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References

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minjusticia.gov.coMinJusticia - Cannabis con fines medicinales, científicos e industrialesminjusticia.gov.coNormatividad - MinJusticia (listado de decretos y resoluciones)invima.gov.coINVIMA - Cannabis medicinalminsalud.gov.coMinisterio de Salud - Ley 30 de 1986 (PDF)

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