Colombia is one of the Latin American countries where marijuana is legal. However, while marijuana may be legal in Colombia, this doesn’t mean that all marijuana products are. In this article, we will explore the question: are CBD gummies legal in Colombia, looking into the country’s marijuana regulatory framework to find out what the law says about these CBD gummies and other similar edibles.
What are CBD Gummies?
CBD gummies are any type of edible candy-like product infused with cannabidiol (CBD) oil. These products often come in a variety of colors, shapes, flavors, and sizes, and can contain varying concentrations of CBD, providing anywhere from a mild buzz to intense highs.
CBD gummies essentially serve as a more discrete alternative to consuming recreational cannabis in settings where more traditional modes of consumption may be frowned upon. By having cannabis in the form of a more generally acceptable product like candy, CBD gummies let you enjoy your cannabis anywhere, at any time, without raising too many eyebrows.
Are CBD Gummies Legal In Colombia?
Technically, yes, CBD gummies are legal in Colombia. However, there is a bit of a catch to it.
In Colombia, marijuana/cannabis is divided into two types; medical-use cannabis and recreational-use marijuana. These two different types of cannabis are viewed and treated differently by Colombian Law.
In Colombia, medical cannabis is completely legal; i.e. the cultivation, distribution, commercialization, possession, and consumption of cannabis for medical purposes is legal under the law. Provided all regulations are met, you can legally buy and consume any medical marijuana product in Colombia. This includes medical CBD gummies.
Recreational marijuana, on the other hand, isn’t completely legal in Colombia. While the law allows you to possess a limited quantity of cannabis for recreational use, the commercialization of cannabis and cannabis-based products—including CBD gummies—is prohibited by law. This means selling—and by extension buying—recreational CBD gummies in Colombia is illegal.
Medical vs Recreational CBD Gummies: How to Tell the Difference?
The difference between medical and recreational cannabis in Colombia boils down to two key factors: the supplier and whether you have a prescription.
In Colombia, medical cannabis comes from certified suppliers who have received licenses from the government to manufacture, distribute, and sell cannabis for medical purposes. If your CBD gummies come from any of these certified suppliers, then they are legally sourced medical CBD gummies.
Simply finding one of these certified CBD gummies to purchase isn’t good enough though. In Colombia, a prescription is required before an individual can purchase any medical marijuana product. So basically, trying to purchase medical CBD gummies within the country without a prescription would be considered an attempt to purchase cannabis for recreational purposes; an act that is considered illegal under Colombian law.
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How to Get Recreational CBD Gummies in Colombia
It is important to note that although selling recreational cannabis is illegal in Colombia, consuming it isn’t. This is because only the commercialization of recreational cannabis is prohibited in Colombia. If you plant your own cannabis or receive some from friends, you won’t be in any trouble with the law.
Now with the law only forbidding the commercialization of recreational cannabis but not its possession or consumption, technically, you are allowed to possess and consume recreational CBD gummies in Colombia. The only problem is how to get them. Thankfully, there is a relatively easy fix for that; cultivate your own cannabis and make your CBD gummies yourself. None of these actions are prohibited by law in the country.
Final Thought
In essence, CBD gummies are legal in Colombia, and there are two ways to get your hands on them; either by purchasing medical-grade CBD gummies from certified suppliers, for which you’d need a prescription, or you can cultivate your own cannabis plant and then use them to make your CBD gummies. If you do choose to cultivate your own cannabis though, remember to keep the number of cannabis plants being cultivated to no more than 20 plants at a time in accordance with the country’s self-cultivation limit.
