Lithuania

Lithuania prohibits recreational cannabis but legalized medical cannabis in 2018 through amendments to the Law on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances. Patients with qualifying conditions can access cannabis-based medicines with a physician's prescription, though the program remains limited in scope with few approved products.

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Regulator

Valstybinė vaistų kontrolės tarnyba

Key Legislation

Law on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Control

Year Legalized

2018 (medical cannabis legalized)

Program Size

Small medical cannabis program; limit...

Key Facts

Medical cannabis was legalized in 2018 with prescriptions available from May 2019 for conditions including chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy
Only processed cannabis products (oils, extracts, capsules) are permitted; dried flower is not authorized for prescription
Recreational cannabis possession is a criminal offense punishable by fines or up to 2 years imprisonment
Lithuania has some of the stricter drug enforcement policies in the Baltic states, with no decriminalization of personal use
Industrial hemp cultivation is permitted under EU regulations with THC content below 0.2%

Key Legislation

Law on Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances Control (amended 2018, effective 2019)

Regulatory Body

Valstybinė vaistų kontrolės tarnyba (State Medicines Control Agency)

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Europe

Tier

Tier 3 — Restricted

Status

Cannabis — Restricted

Sources

Valstybinė vaistų kontrolės tarnyba (State Medicines Control Agency)Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas (Parliament of Lithuania)

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.