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Belize

North America

Restrictive

#26 of 196 worldwide
#11 of 23 in North America

Recreational: DecriminalisedMedical: None

Since 2017 adults may possess up to 10 g and use it on private premises. A regulated market law was shelved.

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Possession · 25%4/10

adds 10.0 of 25 points

Since November 2017 an adult may possess up to 10 g on private premises — their own, or someone else's with the owner's consent — without committing an offence. Possession of up to 10 g elsewhere, such as at school premises, is a ticketable violation. More than 10 g is a criminal offence.

Personal cultivation · 25%1/10

adds 2.5 of 25 points

Not allowed. Growing any amount of cannabis remains a criminal offence.

Punishment & enforcement · 20%4/10

adds 8.0 of 20 points

Small private possession is unpunished and minor violations are fines. Cultivation, larger quantities and sale carry fines and prison.

Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10

adds 1.0 of 10 points

Supply of any kind remains a crime; the 2017 amendment covers possession and use only.

Consumption · 10%3/10

adds 3.0 of 10 points

Smoking is lawful on private premises with the owner's permission. Use in public places is an offence punished by a fine.

Legal access · 10%0/10

adds 0.0 of 10 points

No lawful source at all: cannabis may be possessed but neither grown nor bought. A 2022 law to license a commercial industry was passed by parliament but put on hold after church groups demanded a referendum.