Australian Capital Territory
State or territory · Australia
#1 of 8 in Australia
would rank #7 among countries
Since 2020 adults may hold 50 g of dried cannabis and grow two plants each, four per household. Selling, gifting and even buying seeds remain illegal.
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Each Australian state and territory has its own drug law. Medical cannabis is regulated federally and is available on prescription everywhere, mostly through telehealth clinics. Select a segment to show or hide the rules.
Possession · 25%5/10 Australia: 2adds 12.5 of 25 points
Since 31 January 2020 adults may possess up to 50 g of dried cannabis, or 150 g fresh.
Personal cultivation · 25%3/10 Australia: 2adds 7.5 of 25 points
Two plants per adult, at most four per household. Hydroponic growing is not allowed.
Punishment & enforcement · 20%6/10 Australia: 3adds 12.0 of 20 points
Nothing within the limits. Federal law technically still applies, though it has not been enforced against personal use.
Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10 Australia: 1adds 1.0 of 10 points
Not allowed: giving cannabis to anyone else remains an offence.
Consumption · 10%3/10 Australia: 2adds 3.0 of 10 points
At home only; not in public or near children.
Legal access · 10%3/10 Australia: 3adds 3.0 of 10 points
No legal way to buy cannabis or even seeds. Medical cannabis is available on prescription.
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