Greenland

Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, prohibits cannabis under Danish criminal law as applied through the Greenlandic Criminal Code. While Denmark has a limited medical cannabis pilot program, Greenland has not adopted equivalent provisions, and all cannabis use, possession, and sale remain illegal on the island.

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Regulator

Naalakkersuisut

Key Legislation

Greenlandic Criminal Code

Year Legalized

N/A (cannabis remains fully prohibited)

Program Size

No legal cannabis market or medical p...

Key Facts

Cannabis is fully illegal in Greenland under the Greenlandic Criminal Code, which is separate from but based on Danish law
Greenland has not adopted Denmark's medical cannabis pilot program that has been running since 2018
Penalties for cannabis offenses in Greenland can include fines and imprisonment, with severity based on quantity and intent
Despite prohibition, cannabis use rates in Greenland are among the highest in the Nordic region according to public health surveys
As an autonomous territory, Greenland has the legislative authority to reform cannabis policy independently of Denmark but has not pursued legalization

Key Legislation

Greenlandic Criminal Code (Kriminalloven for Groenland); Danish Euphoriants Act (Lov om euforiserende stoffer)

Regulatory Body

Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland) / Greenland Police (Groenlands Politi)

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

North America

Tier

Tier 3 — Restricted

Status

Cannabis — Restricted

Sources

Naalakkersuisut (Government of Greenland)

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.