There, the courts are trying to fill the void in the law by repealing a 2016 ordinance approved by Barcelona City Hall that allows clubs to operate in the city. Appeals are believed to be ongoing. The cross-quality with the demand for quantifiable results makes the game difficult for those who want to legalize at least medical cannabis (consumable) in Spain. You`d be forgiven if you thought weed is completely legal in Spain, but the truth is far from it. The local broke down the law, the rules, the many legal grey areas and the possible consequences of breaking the law. It is illegal to consume cannabis in public. Those who wish to consume should do so at home or on private property. You can visit a cannabis club if you are a Spanish citizen. Rather, they are highly regulated, often mysterious places that exist in a legal grey area. If you are interested in visiting one, whether on holiday or already living in Spain, there are a few rules you should be aware of.

In Italy, the medical and industrial use of cannabis-based drugs is legal. However, it is highly regulated. Even authorized plantings are limited to certain seeds that contain minimum amounts of psychoactive compounds. While cannabis legalization has several benefits, it also poses challenges in other areas. Different people use it for personal reasons and should not be pushed into criminality. Most places now only offer topical options for CBD products, including medicated creams, balms, and oils. If you want to legally consume CBD supplements or other consumables, you will find that they are imported from an EU country that legally allows the consumption of CBD. This allowed the PSOE to align itself with both the PP and the far-right Vox party in the vote, and with the upcoming general election that the right seems to be winning, it seems that the Spanish legalization movement – whether medical or recreational – still has years ahead of it to achieve its goal.

The political party`s director says Spain could lead the way if it legalizes cannabis. They could be the “California of Europe” to supply and grow the huge amounts of cannabis that could face a severe shortage. If you`re visiting for a short time, it`s probably a good idea to stay away from cannabis-related complications abroad. It`s best not to mess with the laws of a foreign country unless you know trusted, high-level locals who can help you. Overall, ganja or cannabis is illegal for importing or selling cannabis products into Spain. Violation of this law will result in fines and may result in imprisonment. There are neighboring countries around Spain that probably have equally complex regulations. Some are simply illegal.

However, it is legal to buy and sell seeds and smoking accessories. Cannabis has been used medicinally for different ailments at different times and in different places around the world. Approved cannabis-based medicines have been developed and are used by patients suffering from various pathologies such as cancer. This is the case of Sativex, an oral treatment for patients with multiple sclerosis. According to the CIS, 84% of cannabis advocates support legalization. In Spain, there are still no comprehensive laws on medical cannabis. As in the UK, it is technically possible to get your hands on legal medicinal herb, but it is incredibly difficult and only a handful of prescriptions have been issued. In Spain, the few recipes that are written are usually for nasal sprays. Spain is home to some of the most experienced cannabis users in the world, behind Iceland and the United States in terms of consumption rates, with ten percent of the population regularly using cannabis (TheLocal). Spain`s cannabis laws reflect the friendliness of cannabis in the country – according to the Spanish Penal Code, the sale of cannabis is illegal, but its use is not. Private possession of cannabis has been legal in the country for years, meaning it`s legal as long as your cannabis stays in your home or on private property. However, this authorization is only for medical purposes, although 47% of people support its absolute legalization for personal use.

No, because Spanish law allows the private cultivation of cannabis for personal use, even if it is intended for joint consumption. Clubs must maintain a strict membership system and limit each member to a certain amount of cannabis in order to remain legal. Since they exist in a kind of loophole in the law, cannabis clubs are understandably reluctant. You won`t see them advertised when you walk down the street, and often you won`t even find an address online. A legal vacuum that exists in Spain is that of the famous “asociaciones cannabicos”. These are private membership clubs where you can buy and consume cannabis within the property limits. After all, these clubs are only for recreational purposes. If you are looking for medical help, you can find clubs that offer medical advice, but not all. Medical marijuana is still considered illegal and doctors are not allowed to prescribe cannabis. This means that thanks to the peculiarities of the Spanish legal system, you can legally smoke cannabis within the association and at home, but walking between the two places with cannabis (possession alone, not smoking) is illegal. Some smokers and producers in Spain just want to be part of the game.

With marijuana legalized around the world, its economic wheel is spinning and spinning fast. Although there is some confusion among tourists, cannabis use is not legalized in Spain, but decriminalized. What are the rules on cannabis in Spain? Although there is a range of laws governing cannabis use, both concepts apply throughout Spain: cannabis regulation varies by country and conditions of consumption. It can be held for medical, scientific or even simply personal pleasure. There are several cases where the amount of possession is regulated or its use is completely legal.