Northern Territory
State or territory · Australia
#2 of 8 in Australia
would rank #20 among countries
Up to 50 g, or two plants at home, is dealt with by an infringement notice and a fine rather than a charge.
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Possession · 25%3/10 Australia: 2adds 7.5 of 25 points
Decriminalised: up to 50 g is an infringement with a fine of up to $200. More than 50 g, or possession in a public place, carries up to two years.
Personal cultivation · 25%2/10 Australia: 2adds 5.0 of 25 points
Two non-hydroponic plants bring a $200 fine rather than a charge.
Punishment & enforcement · 20%4/10 Australia: 3adds 8.0 of 20 points
A fine for small amounts kept at home.
Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10 Australia: 1adds 1.0 of 10 points
Supply is an offence.
Consumption · 10%2/10 Australia: 2adds 2.0 of 10 points
A fine at home; an offence in public.
Legal access · 10%3/10 Australia: 3adds 3.0 of 10 points
No shops. Medical cannabis is available on prescription, mostly through telehealth clinics.
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Other states and territories 8 scored
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