Hungary

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Hungary. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Hungary maintains one of the strictest cannabis policies in the European Union, treating cannabis the same as hard drugs under its Criminal Code. Possession of even small amounts can result in imprisonment, and the government under Prime Minister Orban has consistently opposed any form of liberalization or harm reduction measures related to cannabis.

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Regulator

Nemzeti Nyomozó Iroda

Key Legislation

Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code

Year Legalized

N/A

Program Size

N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

Possession of a small amount of cannabis (up to 1 gram of THC content) is punishable by up to 2 years imprisonment, though courts may suspend the sentence for first-time offenders who enter treatment
Hungary does not distinguish between cannabis and harder drugs in its scheduling system, classifying all as equally dangerous narcotic substances
Cultivation of even a single cannabis plant is a criminal offense carrying potential sentences of 1 to 5 years imprisonment
There is no medical cannabis program; pharmaceutical cannabis products like Sativex are not approved or available in Hungary
The Hungarian government has been a vocal opponent of cannabis liberalization within the EU, and there is no significant domestic reform movement

Key Legislation

Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (Sections 176-184, Drug Offenses); Government Decree 66/2012

Regulatory Body

Nemzeti Nyomozó Iroda (National Bureau of Investigation) / Országos Rendőr-főkapitányság (National Police Headquarters)

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Europe

Tier

Tier 4 — Prohibited

Status

Cannabis — Prohibited

Sources

Magyar Kozlony (Hungarian Official Gazette)

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.