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Cannabis — ProhibitedEurope

Kosovo

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

Kosovo prohibits cannabis under its Criminal Code and Law on Narcotic Drugs, with penalties for possession, cultivation, and trafficking. Kosovo has faced significant challenges with illegal cannabis cultivation, particularly large-scale outdoor grows, and cooperates with EU law enforcement through EULEX on counter-narcotics operations.

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Regulator
Kosovo Police — Directorate for Investigation of Narcotics / Ministry of Internal Affairs
Key Legislation
Criminal Code of Kosovo
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • Unauthorized possession of cannabis is punishable by fines or up to 3 years imprisonment under the Criminal Code, with intent to distribute increasing penalties to 3-12 years
  • Large-scale cannabis cultivation has been a persistent issue, with Kosovo Police conducting major eradication operations destroying hundreds of thousands of plants annually
  • Kosovo's position in the Western Balkans places it on a key transit route for drug trafficking between source countries and Western European markets
  • EULEX (European Union Rule of Law Mission in Kosovo) has provided significant assistance in building Kosovo's counter-narcotics capacity since 2008
  • There is no medical cannabis program, and Kosovo's focus on EU accession alignment means drug policy follows the strict prohibitionist frameworks common in the region

Key Legislation

Criminal Code of Kosovo (Code No. 06/L-074, 2019, Articles 273-281); Law No. 02/L-128 on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors (2004)

Regulatory Body

Kosovo Police — Directorate for Investigation of Narcotics / Ministry of Internal Affairs

Country Info
ISO Code
XK
Region
Europe
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Kosovo Police
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.