Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Uzbekistan law
Cannabis laws in Tashkent follow Uzbekistan’s national law. Legal status and penalties are set at the country/state level, not by the city.
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical purposes. Possession, use, and distribution are criminal offenses. Enforcement is strict, and significant penalties may apply.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Illegal
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No exceptions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
The account describes people trying to pass money to police discreetly during a stop, with 20,000 som, then estimated at US$20, given as an example. It reflects the talk around enforcement at the time.
Where to Buy Marijuana
People sometimes talked as if they had flower, and the promise went nowhere. Getting to know a reliable contact took at least four months in one case. Bars, clubs and people working in the sex trade came up as social connections. Leading with a question about weed was likely to irritate somebody.
Marijuana Prices
US$10–25 for a tightly packed matchbox. The weight wasn’t specified.
Types of Marijuana
Mostly ordinary local flower without names like White Widow or chronic. It could still be plenty strong.
More Information
A matchbox was the only quantity described in the local price account.