Countries That Legalize Marijuana Increases By One, Here's The List

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YOGYAKARTA – In a number of countries, the use of marijuana is legal. Even countries that legalize marijuana are increasing. Unfortunately in Indonesia, the use of marijuana is still prohibited by the government.

List of Countries Legalizing Marijuana

In some countries, marijuana is used for various purposes, one of which is medical needs. With strict regulations, some countries are able to overcome existing medical problems. The following is a list of countries that allow the use of marijuana, quoted from various sources.

1. German

Germany has extended the list of countries that legalize marijuana if it is legalized. The legalization of marijuana is one of the promises of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government but is only allowed for adults.

Quoted from Cnbcindonesia, the law on marijuana was worked out last year. There is no information when the law was passed by the German government.

2. Colombia

The legalization of marijuana in Colombia is nothing new. In that country, people are allowed to store marijuana but the maximum is only 20 grams. Residents are also allowed to cultivate marijuana for a maximum of 20 plants and for personal needs. However, the local government prohibits the sale and purchase of marijuana.

3. United States of America

The country legalizes marijuana but not in all areas. Marijuana is legal for use only in the states of Colorado and Washington. The legalization of marijuana in Colorado has been carried out since December 6, 2012. In that state, marijuana can only be consumed by a minimum age of 21 years. While in Washington, a person can store a maximum of 28 grams of marijuana.

4. Canada

Reporting from the New York Times, the Canadian government legalized marijuana in 2001 but only for medical purposes. Even licensed cannabis producers distribute marijuana to hundreds of thousands of Canadians, including cancer sufferers. Not only medical marijuana, but Canada has also legalized recreational marijuana since 2018.

5. Uruguay

The Uruguayan government has legalized marijuana for medical purposes. To get it, a person must be officially registered through a website held by the government, then buy it at a regular pharmacy. There are a number of conditions that must be met by potential buyers of marijuana, one of which is that the age must be over 18 years.

6. Czech Republic

The Czech Republic is allowed to use medical marijuana for a maximum duration of one minute. The maximum amount of marijuana that one person can store is 15 grams.

7. Italy

You will not be labeled a criminal if you consume marijuana in Italy. The country does legalize marijuana for medical needs. However, the local government prohibits the sale, purchase, and cultivation of marijuana en masse, which carries a prison sentence of up to 10 years. However, the local government plans to hold a referendum regarding the legality of the cultivation and distribution of these plants.

8. South Africa

The legalization of marijuana in South Africa was carried out in 2018. The government allows people to use marijuana. In The Conversation, it is said that the debate about marijuana often occurs in South Africa. Some officials even consider that marijuana can improve the country's economy.

9. Australia

The Kangaroo State has legalized the recreational and cultivated use of marijuana in Canberra, the capital city of Australia. This has been in effect since 2019. The public may store a maximum of 50 grams of dried marijuana per person with a minimum age requirement of over 18 years. But the supply of marijuana is prohibited.

10. Thailand

This country became the first country in Asia to legalize marijuana for medical and research purposes. Cannabis has been removed from the list of banned drugs since January 25, 2022.

According to Thai Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, local people are allowed to grow marijuana at home but must report it to local authorities. In addition, marijuana is prohibited from being sold without a license.

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