Obtaining Medical Cannabis in Colombia
Accessing medical cannabis in Colombia involves consulting a licensed doctor, obtaining a prescription, and registering it with approved providers. Patients can then buy regulated products through licensed pharmacies or clinics, ensuring compliance with medical and legal standards.
Current Legal Status
at a glance
Learn more about the laws in this section
Last Updated: 02 Jan 2025
Possession Limits
You can carry up to 20 grams
of marijuana for personal use.
Exceeding this limit is subject
to penalties.
Cultivation Laws
Individuals can grow up to 20
plants for personal use under
specific guidelines.
Medical marijuana laws in colombia
Timeline of Marijuana Legislation in Colombia
In 1994
Cannabis Legalized Colombia
Medicinal cannabis was legalized in Colombia in 2016 under Law 1787, allowing for its regulated cultivation, production, and distribution for medical and scientific purposes
Personal Use Decriminalized
In 2016, Colombia decriminalized the possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal use, allowing individuals to possess up to 20 grams without facing criminal charges
In 2016
Cannabis Use Decriminalized
The decriminalization law permits personal use and cultivation of up to 20 plants for personal consumption, though commercial sale remains illegal
In 2021
Colombia Legalizes Adult-Use
While adult-use cannabis legalization has not yet been fully enacted, Colombia is making strides towards this goal with ongoing discussions and policy considerations
In 2022
How to Obtain Medical Marijuana
To access medical cannabis in Colombia, patients must consult a licensed doctor for a prescription and register it with authorized
providers. Approved products can then be purchased through licensed pharmacies or clinics under strict regulations.
To access medical cannabis in Colombia, patients
must consult a licensed doctor for a prescription
and register it with authorized providers.
Approved products can then be purchased
through licensed pharmacies or clinics
under strict regulations.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is marijuana completely legal in Colombia?
Marijuana is partially legal in Colombia. Personal use and possession of up to 20 grams and cultivation of up to 20 plants for personal use are decriminalized, but commercial activities are prohibited. Medical cannabis is regulated, but full legalization for recreational use has not been achieved
Can tourists use marijuana legally?
Marijuana is partially legal in Colombia. Personal use and possession of up to 20 grams and cultivation of up to 20 plants for personal use are decriminalized, but commercial activities are prohibited. Medical cannabis is regulated, but full legalization for recreational use has not been achieved
What are the rules for personal marijuana cultivation?
Marijuana is partially legal in Colombia. Personal use and possession of up to 20 grams and cultivation of up to 20 plants for personal use are decriminalized, but commercial activities are prohibited. Medical cannabis is regulated, but full legalization for recreational use has not been achieved
