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Uruguay Marijuana Laws

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

Cannabis laws in Uruguay follow Uruguay’s national law. Local cities generally do not set separate marijuana rules, so penalties are determined at the jurisdiction level.

Recreational cannabis is legal for adults under a regulated system that includes home cultivation, cannabis clubs, and pharmacy sales. Medical cannabis is also legal. Non-residents may have limited access to legal purchase options, and legal risk can exist for public consumption or non-compliance with limits.

Quick facts

  • Recreational: Legal
  • Medical: Legal
  • Possession: Legal within regulated limits
  • Buying/Selling: Legal for registered residents
  • Tourists: Restricted access to purchase

Practical guidance

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

Legislative History

Uruguay became the first country to fully legalize recreational cannabis in 2013 through Law 19.172, establishing a regulated framework that includes home cultivation of up to six plants, membership in cannabis social clubs, and pharmacy sales for registered adult residents. Medical cannabis access was incorporated into the same system, with strict controls on production and distribution maintained by the state.