South American cannabis laws vary from place to place. Considering how many people and countries are involved this is not surprising. Here is a summary.
Argentina: It is legal to possess small amounts of marijuana in Argentina. Consumption in private places is legal. Public use is accepted, as is medicinal use. Medicinal marijuana must be used in private locations. Large scale production and sale is illegal.
Bolivia: Cannabis use and possession is against the law. Possession of large amounts results in long prison terms. Meanwhile, coca use is widely accepted.
Brazil: Possession and cultivation for personal use has been De-penalized. The law mandates a warning, drug education and community services for those caught in possession of personal amounts. Larger scale production is illegal.
Chile: Medical marijuana is legal and not regulated. Consumption and possession on private property is, like Argentina, legal. Consumption by groups is illegal. Cultivation is only legal with a permit.
Colombia: While officially illegal in amounts of more than 1 gram, law enforcement is not strict. Growing marijuana plants is illegal. Selling is also illegal. Drug law enforcement is lax, however.
Ecuador: It is legal to possess marijuana as long as you don't exceed two cigarettes. Cultivation of cannabis plants is illegal. Sale of marijuana is illegal as well.
Paraguay: Marijuana is illegal in Paraguay. However, Paraguay is reportedly one of the largest marijuana producers in South America. Possession of small amounts is not treated harshly.
Venezuela: Marijuana possession is illegal in Venezuela, and punishment is left to the discretion of the judge. Drug treatment is mandated by the court. Simple possession for personal use is tolerated. Trafficking is illegal.
Marijuana laws vary across the continent. Trafficking and cultivation for sale is usually illegal. Medicinal use is sometimes permitted. Enforcement varies as well, with some laws being virtually ignored in practice.
Argentina: It is legal to possess small amounts of marijuana in Argentina. Consumption in private places is legal. Public use is accepted, as is medicinal use. Medicinal marijuana must be used in private locations. Large scale production and sale is illegal.
Bolivia: Cannabis use and possession is against the law. Possession of large amounts results in long prison terms. Meanwhile, coca use is widely accepted.
Brazil: Possession and cultivation for personal use has been De-penalized. The law mandates a warning, drug education and community services for those caught in possession of personal amounts. Larger scale production is illegal.
Chile: Medical marijuana is legal and not regulated. Consumption and possession on private property is, like Argentina, legal. Consumption by groups is illegal. Cultivation is only legal with a permit.
Colombia: While officially illegal in amounts of more than 1 gram, law enforcement is not strict. Growing marijuana plants is illegal. Selling is also illegal. Drug law enforcement is lax, however.
Ecuador: It is legal to possess marijuana as long as you don't exceed two cigarettes. Cultivation of cannabis plants is illegal. Sale of marijuana is illegal as well.
Paraguay: Marijuana is illegal in Paraguay. However, Paraguay is reportedly one of the largest marijuana producers in South America. Possession of small amounts is not treated harshly.
Venezuela: Marijuana possession is illegal in Venezuela, and punishment is left to the discretion of the judge. Drug treatment is mandated by the court. Simple possession for personal use is tolerated. Trafficking is illegal.
Marijuana laws vary across the continent. Trafficking and cultivation for sale is usually illegal. Medicinal use is sometimes permitted. Enforcement varies as well, with some laws being virtually ignored in practice.
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