Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Panama law
Cannabis laws in David follow Panama’s national law. Cannabis enforcement and penalties are governed by jurisdiction law, not city-specific rules in most cases.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is legal but implementation and patient access remain limited. Non-medical possession carries legal risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Legal but limited
- Possession: Illegal outside medical use
- Buying/Selling: Restricted to medical framework
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws as residents
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
No officers were seen over the two-night stay.
Where to Buy Marijuana
After about an hour of asking around, the lead was a fenced grassy garden a block from the flower-filled park in the centre of David. The stall sold handmade pipes and bongs. A young man named Daniel offered to help.
Marijuana Prices
US$10 per paper packet, estimated at about 3 g each. Four or five packets were bought.
More Information
Ordinary Central American flower. The seller said much of the local supply came cheaply from neighbouring Colombia.