If you are looking for discrete methods of consuming cannabis, you’ve most likely heard of THC or CBD edibles and how they are a great alternative to smoking cannabis for recreational or medical purposes. But are these alternatives an acceptable option under Colombian weed laws? Keep reading to find out all of this and more.
Does Colombia Have Cannabis-Infused Edibles?
Yes, Colombia has cannabis-infused edibles. However, these are mostly medical cannabis products. As such, cannabis-infused edibles you’d find in the Colombian market are typically infused with CBD and THC.
This is not to say that there are no THC-infused edibles on the Colombian recreational market, however. It is possible to find cannabis-infused edibles in Colombia with THC infused in it. However, these products would typically come from a licensed medical cannabis distributor.
What Type of Cannabis-Infused Edibles Do You Find in Colombia?
Typically, cannabis-infused edibles in Colombia would often come in the form of THC and CBD gummies, THC/CBD oil and tinctures, and THC/CBD-infused foods and beverages. Most cannabis-infused edibles on the Colombian market are medical cannabis products targeted at improving some medical condition or the other. This is because it hasn’t been legalized recreationally yet, so businesses have not been able to start selling packaged edible products to their customers. So far you can only get legit, lab-tested cannabis products from licensed distributors. Black market edible cannabis products often come with risks.
Are Edibles with THC Illegal in Colombia?
In Colombia, only medical cannabis is fully legalized. Recreational cannabis, on the other hand, remains illegal. However, it is decriminalized. Residents are allowed to possess small quantities of cannabis flowers (less than 20 grams) for personal recreational use, but the distribution and sale of recreational cannabis remains illegal. If you have gummies on you, at this time.. frankly, nobody is going to care. There are also clear laws on cultivating cannabis in Colombia. Whether someone is using marijuana for recreational use or medical use is unknown to anyone except that person and possibly their doctor. It doesn’t make a difference to Colombia whether you claim to be using it for either reason, as long as you abide by the laws.
Since medical cannabis is fully legalized in the country, any certified medical cannabis product is considered legal, even if it is a THC-infused edible. As long as the THC edible is produced by a Colombian medical cannabis manufacturer and designed to manage or treat a medical condition, then it is a completely legal product to buy with a medical prescription for Colombian cannabis. Otherwise, you would need to make it yourself, or have it gifted to you by a friend.
Are THC and CBD Edibles a Great Alternative to Smoking in Colombia?
Having discussed the issue of the legality of these cannabis-infused edibles in Colombia, it’s time to answer the big question; do THC and CBD edibles make a great alternative for smoking cannabis in Colombia? Well, the truth is, it depends on your preference.
Consuming cannabis via edibles is a totally different experience than smoking cannabis. When people smoke marijuana, they can generally only get so high. When people eat cannabis-infused products, the high can be much more intense and with less limits.
Because recreational cannabis for personal use is decriminalized in Colombia, residents are allowed to make use of small quantities of cannabis for recreational purposes. You could take advantage of this law to produce your own cannabis-infused edibles that’d be strong enough to provide the high you need. If you choose to go this route, we recommend that you consult a medical cannabis expert to make sure you use the right amount of cannabis for the desired effect. And remember, selling recreational cannabis like this is prohibited in Colombia. So while you can create products like this for your personal use, selling them remains illegal and could lead to serious legal consequences.
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