Denmark Marijuana Laws - Cannabis Legal Status in Denmark

Offences and penalties related to personal use

As with all drugs, cannabis-related offences are punishable by a fine or imprisonment for up to 2 years

Legislation

Executive Order No.698/1993 s.27(1); Act No. 445 of 2004, s.3(1); Prosecutor Directive 35/2004

Level of prosecution

A fine is the standard response. For first offence possession of up to 10g hash or 50g marihuana, the Chief Public Prosecutor permits a warning in limited circumstances.

Distinguished from other substances? How?

Only distinguished in Prosecutor Directive; in limited circumstances, repeated warnings are permitted only for cannabis possession.

Notes

In June 2004, the law changed to state that warnings for cannabis should only be given in limited circumstances; a fine would be the norm.

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Readers' Questions

  • cedivar brandybuck
    Is weed illegal in denmark?
    10 months ago
  • Yes, possession of cannabis in Denmark is illegal. The sale and trafficking of cannabis is also illegal.
    • EYOB
      Is weed legal in denmark?
      1 year ago
    • No, cannabis is not legal in Denmark. While the sale and possession of small amounts of cannabis is tolerated, it is still illegal to produce, buy or possess any amount of cannabis.
      • priscilla
        Is pot legal in denmark?
        1 year ago
      • Yes, cannabis is legal for medical use in Denmark. The government has allowed the sale of medical marijuana since 2018 but has yet to legalize recreational cannabis.