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Brazil Marijuana Laws

As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.

Cannabis laws in Brazil follow Brazil’s national law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.

Recreational cannabis is illegal, though personal possession and home cultivation are decriminalized. Medical cannabis is available under regulation. Sale and distribution remain prohibited outside approved channels.

Quick facts

  • Recreational: Illegal (personal use decriminalized)
  • Medical: Available
  • Possession: Personal amounts decriminalized
  • Buying/Selling: Illegal except medical
  • Tourists: Same laws apply as residents

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.

Legislative Background

Brazil's Supreme Court has decriminalized personal possession and private home cultivation, treating them as non-criminal acts distinct from trafficking. Medical cannabis products are regulated and available via prescription or authorized imports for patients with approved conditions, while commercial sales outside this framework remain prohibited.