Argentina

Argentina legalized medical cannabis in 2017 with Law 27.350 and expanded the framework in 2020 to permit personal cultivation and production by authorized entities. ANMAT regulates cannabis-based products, while ARICCAME oversees the broader cannabis regulatory framework.

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Regulator

ANMAT / ARICCAME

Key Legislation

Law 27.350

Year Legalized

2017

Program Size

Growing patient registry; home cultiv...

Key Facts

Law 27.350 created the REPROCANN patient registry for medical cannabis access
Decree 883/2020 authorized personal cultivation for registered patients and NGO cultivation
ANMAT oversees pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products and imports
ARICCAME was created in 2022 to regulate the industrial and medicinal cannabis chain
Several provinces have launched local cultivation programs for public health supply

Key Legislation

Law 27.350 (2017); Decree 883/2020

Regulatory Body

ANMAT / ARICCAME

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ISO Code

Region

South America

Tier

Tier 2 — Emerging

Status

Emerging Program

Sources

ANMAT Official Site REPROCANN Registry

Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.