North Macedonia

North Macedonia legalized medical cannabis in 2016 and amended its law in 2019 to permit export of dried cannabis flower, becoming one of the first European countries to do so. The country has attracted international investment in cultivation operations targeting EU export markets.

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Regulator

Agency for Medicines

Key Legislation

Law on Control of Narcotic Drugs, Amendment

Year Legalized

2016

Program Size

Export-focused cultivation sector; li...

Key Facts

2019 amendment allowed export of dried cannabis flower, attracting major international investment
MALMED oversees licensing for cultivation, processing, and distribution
Several large-scale cultivation operations are based near Skopje and Strumica
North Macedonia is not an EU member but targets EU markets via bilateral agreements
Domestic medical access is available but infrastructure remains limited

Key Legislation

Law on Control of Narcotic Drugs, Amendment (2016, revised 2019)

Regulatory Body

Agency for Medicines (MALMED)

Related jurisdictions

Medical/Recreational — Legal

Cannabis — Restricted

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Serbia

Cannabis — Prohibited

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Europe

Tier

Tier 2 — Emerging

Status

Emerging Program

Sources

MALMED Official Site

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.