At first glance, the cannabis laws in Spain seem contradictory. Residents are allowed to use marijuana in private spaces, like cannabis clubs, but selling any form of cannabis is strictly forbidden and illegal.
The penalties for selling and distributing weed in Spain are tough. Violators could face criminal offenses with one to three years in prison and a steep fine. The charge for possession of marijuana in a public place is a misdemeanor. It’s punishable with a fine and confiscation of the product. Fines for both possession and distribution range from € 601 to € 30,000.
Many citizens get around these rules by buying hemp seeds which they can use to legally grow two marijuana plants in the privacy of their home.
Spain Permits Marijuana Use Within Confines of Private Spaces, or Cannabis Clubs
Cannabis clubs were legalized in 2017 and are considered nonprofits. There are about 1,000 cannabis clubs in Spain.
Customers can’t take cannabis in or out of these clubs, but it is legal to use cannabis within the confines of these private spaces. The clubs charge a membership and entrance fee, but these charges only cover operation costs. These clubs are not allowed to generate revenue or make a profit. Additionally, they must not advertise their services and their membership list is private. Even the government doesn’t have access to the names of citizens frequenting these clubs.
Note that some clubs do not allow travelers or anyone who is not a citizen of Spain. You must be 21 to enter most clubs, and they’re very exclusive. Many are only open to those referred by a current member.
In Spain, medical marijuana is not classified as being different from recreational marijuana. Furthermore, the current Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchezdoes has not expressed interest in legalizing cannabis.
As a result, cannabis clubs are one of the only safe havens for cannabis users in Spain.
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