Medical
Medical cannabis legal
Medical cannabis products have been available by prescription since 2018, dispensed through pharmacies. Portugal has also become a major licensed cultivation and export hub for medical cannabis, regulated by Infarmed. The medical framework does not create any recreational access channel.
Possession
Decriminalized small amounts
Portugal decriminalized personal possession of all drugs in 2001: up to a 10-day personal supply of cannabis (defined as 25 g of flower or 5 g of hashish) is an administrative matter handled by dissuasion commissions, not a crime. Repeat or larger amounts can bring fines or treatment referrals. Trafficking and cultivation for sale remain criminal offenses.
Retail Sale
Recreational sale illegal
Recreational retail sale of cannabis is prohibited in Portugal. CBD products occupy a restricted space — products with THC above trace levels are treated as narcotics, and CBD sold as food or supplements faces novel-food constraints. The licensed medical-cannabis industry serves prescription and export channels only.