{"id":5172,"date":"2022-12-18T13:34:15","date_gmt":"2022-12-18T12:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/?p=5172"},"modified":"2024-12-11T15:11:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T14:11:28","slug":"what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the maximum amount of marijuana I can have?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Marijuana is one of the most widely used recreational substances in Spain. One third of the population said they had tried it at least once in their lives, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/pnsd.sanidad.gob.es\/profesionales\/sistemasInformacion\/sistemaInformacion\/pdf\/ESTUDES_2021_Informe_de_Resultados.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">the latest survey by the Ministry of Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Spain is one of the countries with the most advanced policies in this area. However, not everyone is aware of the situation and <strong>what is the maximum amount of marijuana I can have<\/strong>.<!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Index<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/#Ley_y_especificaciones_sobre_marihuana\" >Marijuana law and specifications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/#Multas_y_penalizaciones\" >Fines and penalties<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/#Cultivo_posesion_y_consumo_de_marihuana\" >Cultivation, possession and consumption of marijuana<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/#Cultivo\" >Cultivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/#Posesion\" >Possession<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/#Consumo\" >Consumption<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/what-is-the-maximum-amount-of-marihuana-i-can-have\/#Conclusiones\" >Conclusions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ley_y_especificaciones_sobre_marihuana\"><\/span>Marijuana law and specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laws on the use and consumption of marijuana are unique to each country and region. In Spain in particular, as dictated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/mundopenal.es\/codigo-penal\/articulo-368\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Article 368 of the Criminal Code<\/a>In addition, illicit cultivation, processing, trafficking and possession are punishable offences.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, activities related to the promotion or facilitation of the consumption of intoxicating drugs, psychotropic substances or narcotic drugs are declared and punished in the code. The law makes a distinction between drugs that do and do not cause serious damage to health. Marijuana belongs to the second group.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>consumption<\/strong>the <strong>possession<\/strong> or the <strong>cultivation are not considered offences as long as they are intended for personal medicinal use and not for trafficking.<\/strong>. The amount of legal possession is <strong>100<\/strong> grams which according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/pnsd.sanidad.gob.es\/ciudadanos\/legislacion\/delitos\/pdf\/20210730_INTF_dosis_minimas_psicoactivas_trafico_de_drogas.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">National Institute of Toxicology is sufficient for 5 days of consumption.<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Multas_y_penalizaciones\"><\/span>Fines and penalties<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Illegal consumption and trafficking in public premises or establishments is not tolerated at all. For that reason, the penalty consists of the seizure of marijuana and a fine of 601 to 30 thousand euros depending on the case and personal background.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultivo_posesion_y_consumo_de_marihuana\"><\/span>Cultivation, possession and consumption of marijuana<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The law has some specifications for the consumption, cultivation and possession of marijuana.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultivo\"><\/span>Cultivation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Cultivation is legal in Spain, but a number of rules must be respected, such as ensuring that the seeds are checked and authorised by the European Union, that the percentage of THC does not exceed 0.2 % in each seed, and that the activity is carried out privately.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Posesion\"><\/span>Possession<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you have asked yourself <strong>what is the maximum amount of marijuana I can have, <\/strong>the answer is up to 100 grams of marijuana for personal and private use. Trafficking, however, is totally illegal.<\/p>\n<p>There are some exceptions for those who use marijuana for its therapeutic properties and with a medical prescription. The law can be adapted to these scenarios, but a prescription or proof of use is required.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Consumo\"><\/span>Consumption<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is allowed to consume cannabis in private spaces such as homes or specific establishments. <strong>In any case, consumption in public places is a serious offence.<\/strong>. In these cases, the drug is seized and a fine is assigned according to the magnitude of the offence. We have guidance on the <a href=\"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/club-marihuana-legal-in-barcelona\/\">legality of marijuana in Barcelona<\/a>. From there you can get more information if you are a resident of Barcelona.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The <strong>consumption<\/strong>the <strong>possession<\/strong> or the <strong>cultivation are not considered offences as long as they are intended for personal medicinal use and not for trafficking.<\/strong>. The amount of legal possession is <strong>100<\/strong> grams, which according to the National Institute of Toxicology is enough for 5 days of consumption.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusiones\"><\/span>Conclusions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is now possible to <strong>legal marijuana use in Spain<\/strong>even if there are some grey areas in the laws. As with cultivation, it is necessary to stick to the specifics of each legislation to avoid problems and confusion that can result in a fine and serious penalty.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>La marihuana es una de las sustancias recreativas que m\u00e1s se consumen en Espa\u00f1a. Una tercera parte de la poblaci\u00f3n asegur\u00f3 haberla probado por lo menos una vez en su vida, seg\u00fan la \u00faltima encuesta [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":5173,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-novedades-tendencias"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23785,"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5172\/revisions\/23785"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5173"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehighclassbcn.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}