JurisdictionsTopicsUpdatesWorkflowsCompareChat with ExpertMarketplacePricing
🇱🇻
Cannabis — ProhibitedEurope

Latvia

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

Latvia prohibits cannabis under its Law on the Legal Regime of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Precursors (2005). Both recreational and medical cannabis use are illegal, and Latvia maintains one of the stricter drug enforcement regimes among EU member states. Possession of even small amounts is a criminal offense, with no decriminalization framework in place.

Ask the Expert about Latvia
Regulator
State Police of Latvia — Organized Crime Enforcement Department
Key Legislation
Law on the Legal Regime of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Precursors
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance under Latvia's 2005 Law on the Legal Regime of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances
  • Possession of any amount of cannabis is a criminal offense; small amounts may result in up to 2 years imprisonment, while larger quantities carry up to 15 years
  • Latvia has no medical cannabis program, and pharmaceutical cannabis products are not authorized for prescription
  • Industrial hemp cultivation is permitted under EU regulations for registered agricultural producers with THC content below 0.2%
  • Latvia maintains one of the strictest cannabis enforcement policies among EU member states, with no active decriminalization or reform proposals

Key Legislation

Law on the Legal Regime of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances and Precursors (2005)

Regulatory Body

State Police of Latvia — Organized Crime Enforcement Department

Country Info
ISO Code
LV
Region
Europe
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Latvian State 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.