The use, possession and cultivation of cannabis are decriminalized in Belgium at the rate of one plant and less than 3 grams per person. However, the many variations in the laws and, above all, in their application, are a source of uncertainty.. People can in fact consume and grow cannabis privately, within the limits indicated above, but the police can also arrest them and confiscate the product, and in some cases even prosecute. Visit medical cannabis has been legal here since 2001 but only Sativex is available.
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Cannabis is decriminalized in Belgium, with a limit of one plant and 3 grams per person.
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