Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Colombia law
Cannabis laws in San Andres follow Colombia’s national law. City-level policy rarely changes cannabis legality; jurisdiction law determines legal risk.
Recreational use is illegal, but possession of up to 20 grams and personal cultivation of up to 20 plants are decriminalized. Medical cannabis is legal through regulated channels. Exceeding personal limits can result in penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Legal
- Possession: Up to 20g decriminalized
- Buying/Selling: Illegal for recreational
- Tourists: Subject to same rules
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
Colombia's Constitutional Court decriminalized possession of up to 20 grams for personal use in 2012 and home cultivation of up to 20 plants in 2015, distinguishing these from trafficking offenses. Medical cannabis has been regulated since 2016, allowing licensed production and access through pharmacies for approved conditions, while recreational sales remain prohibited.
Law Enforcement
The San Andrés archive gives no local police encounters. The stored Marijuana Laws section has the recorded Colombian rules on personal possession.