Legal status of marijuana in Sri Lanka

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

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN SRI LANKA

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Sri Lanka.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN SRI LANKA

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Sri Lanka.

Although cannabis is being used in the Ayurvedic traditional medicine, possession of cannabis is illegal in Sri Lanka and will be punished.

In 2016 a plan for the production of medical marijuana for export and Ayurvedic purposes was announced, but thus far nothing has officially been changed.

Luke Sumpter
Luke Sumpter

Luke has worked as a cannabis journalist and health science researcher for the past seven years. Over this time, he’s developed an advanced understanding of endocannabinoid system science, cannabis phytochemistry, and cultivation techniques.

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