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Portugal’s current statutes treat personal-use possession as an administrative offense; the ten-day quantity is an indicator, not a blanket safe harbor.
2 sources ReadCzech Police says limited personal cannabis possession and cultivation rules changed in 2026 for people over 21. Check the statutes for exact conditions.
1 sources ReadSouth Africa’s official records still list commencement of the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024 as “To be proclaimed.”
2 sources ReadAlaska AMCO’s adult-use FAQ states age 21+ and up to one ounce for personal possession. Medical-program questions need separate official guidance.
2 sources ReadThe Dutch government describes a controlled cannabis-supply experiment in 10 municipalities. Do not confuse the experiment with nationwide legalization or travel permission.
2 sources ReadNew Zealand Police lists different cannabis forms under different classes. Use the current Misuse of Drugs Act and official health pages for exact legal questions.
2 sources ReadGOV.UK lists cannabis as a Class B drug. This guide separates possession/supply from driving and flags nation-specific and medical questions for official checks.
3 sources ReadGeorgia DPH describes a medical cannabis patient registry, physician certification, qualifying conditions, and a 12,000 mg THC possession cap for authorized patients/caregivers.
1 sources ReadStart with Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency for adult-use establishments, medical patients and caregivers, and current law and rule links.
1 sources ReadOhio’s cannabis chapter changed in 2026. Find the current official code, distinguish adult-use from medical provisions, and avoid outdated summaries.
1 sources ReadUnderstand Argentina’s official medical REPROCANN pathway and separate industry licenses. This guide does not infer recreational-use or visitor permission.
4 sources ReadSee Australia’s federal medicinal cannabis pathways and traveller exemption. State and territory possession rules differ, so verify locally before travel.
3 sources ReadA current guide to Brazil’s Anvisa medical-product and cultivation rules. It does not treat licensed medical activity as general adult-use permission.
4 sources ReadStart with Colombia’s current Ministry of Justice cannabis rules: 2025 decrees, licensing resolutions, and 2026 notices. Personal-use rules need separate verification.
3 sources ReadA source-first guide to French cannabis law: current Penal Code text, drug-driving guidance, and the limits of this summary. Check official sources before acting.
4 sources ReadJapan’s MHLW outlines cannabis-law changes effective in December 2024 and March 2025. See the dates, scope, and official sources to check before travel.
3 sources ReadA plain-language guide to current UAE government information on recreational drugs and controlled medicines, with official links and clear limits.
2 sources ReadPlain-language guide to South Korea’s cannabis laws: strict national prohibitions, limited medical allowances, and official legal references.
4 sources ReadSpain’s cannabis laws in plain language: private use context, public consumption fines (LO 4/2015), criminal trafficking, and the nuanced clubs landscape—plus official links.
3 sources ReadUnderstand Swiss cannabis law: medical access under BetmG, FOPH-approved pilot trials for adult-use research, and what remains illegal. Official links included.
4 sources ReadThailand tightened cannabis rules in 2025: cannabis flower reclassified as a controlled herb for medical use with prescription-based access. Official links and verification steps inside.
4 sources ReadUnderstand Türkiye’s cannabis law: strict prohibitions under Law No. 2313, criminal penalties, narrow medical/industrial pathways. Official legal links included.
3 sources ReadFederal Schedule I baseline remains in effect; state-by-state and territory overview with official links and safety notes. Always confirm on government portals.
32 sources ReadUruguay legalized and regulates adult-use and medical cannabis under Law 19.172 via IRCCA. Learn about pharmacy purchase, clubs, and homegrow—verify on official links.
3 sources ReadUnderstand Arizona cannabis laws under Prop 207: possession (1 oz; 5 g concentrate), home-grow limits, public use, and official state links. Neutral, safety-first guide.
1 sources ReadUnderstand California cannabis rules in plain language. See official state sources, retail compliance, local control, DUI, travel cautions, and links to our U.S. overview.
5 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Colorado cannabis laws—adult-use & medical status, key limits, DUIC cautions, and official government links. Not legal advice.
2 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Florida’s medical marijuana framework with official verification links (OMMU, statutes, registry). Safety notes, FAQs, and internal crosslinks.
3 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Hawaii cannabis laws with official links: medical program, compliance basics, impaired driving, and federal travel cautions.
2 sources ReadSee how Illinois regulates cannabis, how federal law still applies, and where to verify details on official portals. Plain-language guide with safety notes.
6 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Maryland cannabis laws with official links: adult-use framework, medical program, impaired driving, and federal travel cautions.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Massachusetts cannabis laws with official links: Cannabis Control Commission, M.G.L. c.94G, and OUI/drugged-driving guidance. Plain-language overview with safety notes.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Minnesota cannabis laws with official links: Office of Cannabis Management, Ch. 342 & possession limits (§342.09). Plain-language overview with safety notes.
1 sources ReadA concise Missouri cannabis law overview with official state links, safety disclaimers, and pointers to trusted 420.place pages. Verify on Missouri’s government portal before acting.
3 sources ReadA concise Nevada cannabis law overview with official state links, safety disclaimers, and pointers to trusted 420.place pages. Verify on Nevada’s government portals before acting.
1 sources ReadPlain-language guide to New Jersey cannabis laws: adult-use, medical program, workplace rules, and DUI. Includes official NJ-CRC links and safety notes.
3 sources ReadUnderstand New York cannabis rules in plain language. See official state sources, licensing, local restrictions, DUI/transport cautions, and links to our U.S. overview.
5 sources ReadPlain-language overview of North Carolina cannabis laws: no statewide adult-use or medical program yet, active 2025 bills, and EBCI tribal medical program. Official links included.
3 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Oregon cannabis laws with OLCC (adult-use) and OHA/OMMP (medical). Official portals and safety notes included.
2 sources ReadUnderstand Pennsylvania’s cannabis framework, how federal law still applies, and where to confirm details on official portals. Plain-language guide with safety notes.
6 sources ReadPlain-language overview of Texas’s Compassionate Use Program with official verification links (DPS CUP, CURT, H&S Code Ch. 487). Safety notes, FAQs, and internal crosslinks.
3 sources ReadVirginia 2025 cannabis law overview: adult possession, home grow, medical program, driving rules, and penalties—with links to the Virginia Code, CCA, and official sources.
3 sources ReadPlain-language guide to Washington State cannabis laws—adult-use, medical program (DOH), retail (WSLCB), and DUI/THC per se statute—with official links.
2 sources ReadVietnam prohibits cannabis under national drug laws. See the primary law and decrees on narcotic lists, with official references. Not legal advice.
5 sources ReadCambodia prohibits cannabis under national drug laws. This overview links to official/authoritative texts and reminds travelers to verify. Not legal advice.
2 sources ReadChina strictly prohibits non-medical cannabis. CBD and cannabis-derived ingredients are banned in cosmetics since 2021. Read official links and safety notes.
3 sources ReadNo EU-wide legalization: member states set their own cannabis rules. See pilots, medical frameworks, and official links—plus country pages for Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and more.
5 sources ReadGermany’s cannabis law (CanG): key rules on possession, homegrow, and adult-only clubs, plus medical access and verification links. Plain-language guide with official sources.
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