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Greece

Greece legalized medical cannabis in 2017 and established a cultivation and export framework in 2018. The country aims to become a major European cannabis producer leveraging its climate and low production costs, though domestic patient access infrastructure remains underdeveloped.

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Regulator
National Organization for Medicines
Key Legislation
Law 4523/2018
Year Legalized
2017
Program Size
Cultivation-focused; limited domestic...

Key Facts

  • Law 4139/2013 was amended in 2017 to allow medical cannabis use
  • Law 4523/2018 established licensing for cultivation, production, and export
  • Greece offers competitive land and labor costs for large-scale cultivation
  • Several international companies received cultivation licenses but progress has been slow
  • Domestic pharmacy dispensing infrastructure is still developing

Key Legislation

Law 4523/2018 (Production and Export Framework)

Regulatory Body

National Organization for Medicines (EOF)

Country Info
ISO Code
GR
Region
Europe
Tier
Tier 2 — Emerging
Status
Emerging Program
Sources
EOF (National Organization for Medicines)Hellenic Parliament — Law 4523/2018
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.