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Chile

Chile decriminalized personal cannabis use in 2005 (Law 20.000) and has allowed medical cannabis on a case-by-case basis. The ISP (Public Health Institute) can authorize cannabis-based products. Chile was the first Latin American country to authorize large-scale cannabis cultivation for pharmaceutical use.

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Regulator
ISP
Key Legislation
Law 20.000
Year Legalized
2005 (decriminalization); medical via ISP authorization
Program Size
Case-by-case medical access; some lar...

Key Facts

  • Personal cultivation and use in private is not criminalized under Law 20.000
  • ISP can authorize cannabis-based pharmaceutical products on a case-by-case basis
  • SAG (Agricultural Service) oversees cultivation permits for pharmaceutical purposes
  • Daya Foundation operated one of the first authorized medical cannabis cultivation projects in Latin America
  • A comprehensive medical cannabis regulation bill has been debated but not finalized

Key Legislation

Law 20.000 (2005); SAG cultivation authorizations

Regulatory Body

ISP (Public Health Institute) / SAG (Agricultural Service)

Country Info
ISO Code
CL
Region
South America
Tier
Tier 3 — Restricted
Status
Restricted
Sources
ISP Chile
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.