Legal status of marijuana in São Tomé and Príncipe

Legal status of marijuana in São Tomé and Príncipe
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Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in São Tomé and Príncipe. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in São Tomé and Príncipe.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN SÃO TOMÉ AND PRÍNCIPE

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in São Tomé and Príncipe.

Any kind of possession of cannabis is illegal in São Tomé and Príncipe and will be punished. As some marijuana is being grown illegally in São Tomé and Príncipe and authorities are actively battling all cannabis related activities, penalties for any cannabis related crime can be quite severe.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in São Tomé and Príncipe regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Steven Voser
Steven Voser

Steven is a long-time veteran of cannabis journalism, having delved into every aspect of the subject. His particular interests lie in cannabis culture, the emerging science of cannabis, and how it is shaping the legal landscape across the globe.

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