France Marijuana Laws - Cannabis Legal Status in France
Offences and penalties related to personal use
As with all drugs, use is punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to one year; possession is punished by up to 10 yrs.
Legislation
Code de la santé publique Art.L.3421-1; Penal Code Art. 222-37; Ministry of Justice Circular of 8 April 2005
Level of prosecution
Warnings may be given for first cannabis use, if use is occasional and the circumstances do not justify prosecution. Occasional / regular users receive direction to health/ social institutions.
Distinguished from other substances? How?
No distinction, though the Circular continually quotes cannabis as an example.
Notes
French law does not officially recognise the motives for possession. But according to the Circular of 2005, possession for personal use is to be punished as for consumption.
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