Kosovo
Europe
#87 of 196 worldwide
#32 of 45 in Europe
A crime with up to three years, though first offences usually end in a fine of around €250–300.
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Possession · 25%1/10adds 2.5 of 25 points
Possession is a crime under the Criminal Code, with one to three years in prison available. For a first offence the usual outcome is a fine of around €250–300 rather than custody.
Personal cultivation · 25%1/10adds 2.5 of 25 points
Growing cannabis is illegal; industrial hemp may be grown by registered entities.
Punishment & enforcement · 20%2/10adds 4.0 of 20 points
Fines for first-time users, prison possible for repeat offences and for growing or selling.
Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10adds 1.0 of 10 points
Supply is a crime with prison.
Consumption · 10%1/10adds 1.0 of 10 points
Use is prosecuted through possession.
Legal access · 10%0/10adds 0.0 of 10 points
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Hemp only; commentators have argued Kosovo should follow its neighbours into medical production.
No medical cannabis programme.
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