Legal status of marijuana in peru

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

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN PERU

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

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN PERU

Possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal usage is decriminalized in Peru.

Peru is quite tolerant when it comes to cannabis usage. Possession of small amounts (up to 8 grams) of cannabis for personal use is decriminalized in Peru.

In February 2017, the president of Peru announced a bill that would legalize medical marijuana. So far no official laws have been changed.

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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