Belgium Marijuana Laws - Cannabis Legal Status in Belgium
Offences and penalties related to personal use
Possession of cannabis for personal use is prohibited, but receives a police warning if without nuisance. Offences causing public disorder receive 3 months to 1 year in prison.
Legislation
Loi 24 février 1921, Art 2ter; Arrêté royal de 31 décembre 1930, Art 28; Directive de 17 avril 1998; Directive ministérielle de 16 mai 2003 ; Directive commune de la Ministre de la Justice et des autorités judiciaires du 25 janvier 2005
Level of prosecution
2003 Directive says maximum for personal use is 3g of cannabis or one plant.
Distinguished from other substances? How?
Distinguished by Prosecutor Directive.
Notes
2003 law stated that cannabis-related offences are specifically punishable by a police fine if non-problematic and for personal use, but this concept was annulled as unclear by the Constitutional Court.
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