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Is cannabis legal in Italy?

Decriminalized

Short answer: Not legal, but decriminalized: personal use of small amounts is usually not prosecuted as a crime in Italy.

Last checked against the official sources on this page on 6 September 2026.

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Personal possession of small amounts is an administrative offence (fines, possible document suspension), not a crime. Medical cannabis has been legal by prescription since 2007, supplied through pharmacies. A 2025 security decree sharply restricted hemp/CBD flower sales.

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