Cannabis in Denmark. What is the marijuana situation in this country?

Cannabis in Denmark

As in most European countries, in Denmark it is illegal to possess, sell or distribute Cannabis to individuals. Despite this, the situation for marijuana in Denmark is not the worst on the continent, as the recent legal medical marijuana scheme creation has brought good news in the country.

In this article we will give you a comprehensive overview of the marijuana situation in Denmark. Check out our table of contents to get help to understand the legal framework for both medical and recreational cannabis in Denmark. 

Table of contents:

Possession and Use of Marijuana in Denmark

Possession of marijuana is illegal in Denmark. The Controlled Substances Act of 2016 makes this illegal and anyone caught carrying marijuana in Denmark on a public street is liable to penalties of various kinds. In fact, the penalties can range from financial fines, as we will see later, to a maximum of 2 years imprisonment.

On the other hand, the use of marijuana in Denmark is not a criminal offense under the Danish Controlled Substances Act. However, simply carrying marijuana is already an offense, and the use of marijuana on the street is punishable by the penalties for cannabis possession. In general, except in aggravated cases, the penalties for possession are low.

As in other European countries, such as Spain, being a multiple times offender for marijuana possession has a negative influence on the penalty. Thus, the sum of the second fine may be higher than on the first time.

The first marijuana penalty is around 70 euros, so this is not the largest penalty we can find in the European Union either, especially if we compare it to Spain, where the penalties for cannabis possession start at 600 euros (300 euros paid promptly).

Using marijuana in Denmark while driving can lead to a higher fine. In fact, you can even commit a criminal offense and end up in prison for driving under the influence of Cannabis. Similarly, possession of 10kg or more of Cannabis is also a more serious offense and can lead to 10-16 years in prison.

Growing Marijuana in Denmark

Growing marijuana in Denmark is illegal. But as in other European countries, there are legal loopholes for growers to grow marijuana plants in Denmark. 

Thus, as we will see later, the sale of marijuana seeds is legal in this country, so many growers grow thanks to this legal option. Although marijuana growing is not considered a serious offense, as long as it is in small quantities, it is still punishable by law.

Marijuana sales in Denmark

There are few countries in Europe where selling marijuana is legal. Unfortunately, Denmark is not on this list of countries and it is completely illegal to sell and buy marijuana within the country. Penalties for marijuana sale ranges from small administrative fines to prison sentences when larger amounts are sold.

There is, however, a glimmer of light for the sale of marijuana in Denmark, this is becuase there is a small haven for medicinal growers. The Danish Medicines Agency has granted more than a dozen permits to companies involved in the production and distribution of medical marijuana, as we will see in the next section.

Cannabis Medicinal status in Denmark

Denmark stands out from many EU countries in the regularization of medicinal Cannabis. It was in 2018 when the country began to tender permits to pharmaceutical companies to grow medical marijuana and then sell it to patients. A total of 12 companies were approved for this purpose by the government. 

However, the type of marijuana-based medicine that was legitimized to be produced in Denmark is focused in production to make products such as Sativex and not for the essential cannabinoids' extractions.

It is possible that these permits are only the first steps for Denmark in the medical marijuana field. Denmark thus has a good chance of becoming one of the most powerful medical cannabis countries in Europe, thanks to a legal framework that gradually opens the doors for marijuana research and development of new medicines in Denmark.

In addition, it is legal in Denmark to prescribe and consume medicinal marijuana-based medicines such as Sativex, Marinol and Nabilona.

To conclude the medical section, it should be mentioned that the use, purchase and sale of CBD is legal in Denmark since 2018. As is the case in many countries where cannabidiol is legal, the maximum amount of THC that can be contained in hemp flowers or CBD extracts cannot exceed 0.2%.

Cannabis fines

Possession of small quantities of marijuana on public places may lead to the average penalty of 70€. This is a small penalty compared to other European countries. However, there may be aggravating factors that increase this penalty.

However, the penalty for possession of marijuana can be reduced or even stopped, if the amount of marijuana being carried at the time is less than 10 grams of hashish or 50 grams of marijuana buds. This always depends on which law enforcement officer the individual is with and the individual's behaviour.

Marijuana Seeds Shipments to Denmark

The sale of marijuana seeds in Denmark is fully legal and has no restrictions. This means that a grower can buy as many seeds as he wants without any limits on quantity. 

However, it is illegal to grow marijuana without being expressly granted by the government, like the pharmaceutical companies who produce it for therapeutic purposes.

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