Latvia
Europe
#62 of 196 worldwide
#25 of 45 in Europe
Up to 1 g is an administrative offence on first occurrence; repeat offences are criminal.
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Possession · 25%2/10adds 5.0 of 25 points
Possession of up to 1 g of dried cannabis (5 g undried, 0.1 g of hashish) is an administrative offence with a fine of up to €280. A second offence within twelve months is a crime, punishable by short imprisonment of 15 days to three months, community service or a fine. Anything above 1 g is criminal from the start.
Personal cultivation · 25%1/10adds 2.5 of 25 points
Growing any number of plants is a criminal offence.
Punishment & enforcement · 20%2/10adds 4.0 of 20 points
One of the EU's lowest thresholds: a single gram separates a fine from a criminal case, and repeat users are prosecuted. Parliament has discussed decriminalisation without acting.
Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10adds 1.0 of 10 points
Supply is a crime with prison of up to fifteen years in serious cases.
Consumption · 10%1/10adds 1.0 of 10 points
Use is an administrative offence the first time and a crime if repeated within a year.
Legal access · 10%0/10adds 0.0 of 10 points
No legal source.
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A repeat offence brings a criminal record.
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