Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Italy law
Cannabis laws in Perugia follow Italy’s national law. Legal status and penalties are set at the country/state level, not by the city.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is available by prescription. Possession of small amounts is decriminalized with administrative penalties, and personal home cultivation is permitted under judicial rulings. Enforcement generally targets trafficking over personal use.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available by prescription
- Possession: Small amounts decriminalized
- Buying/Selling: Illegal except medical
- Tourists: Subject to same rules
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
There were plenty of uniforms: the Carabinieri, Polizia Municipale and Guardia di Finanza. A casual smoker didn’t seem high on any of their lists.
Where to Buy Marijuana
It was a student town. People smoked near the fountain in the main square and along Corso Vannucci. Most offers were for hash, usually decent polline. An offer of actual bud was more likely to be a bad deal.
Marijuana Prices
About €20 for 1 g.