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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Readers' Questions

  • Ruta
    Is weed legal belguim?
    8 months ago
  • No, marijuana is currently illegal in Belgium. However, the possession of small quantities of cannabis is decriminalized and tolerated for personal use.
    • maria
      Is weed legal in belgium?
      1 year ago
    • No, marijuana is not legal in Belgium. Possession, use, and cultivation of marijuana are illegal in Belgium, and offenders may be subject to criminal penalties.