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Cannabis — RestrictedEurope

San Marino

San Marino prohibits recreational cannabis but has permitted limited medical use of cannabis-based pharmaceutical preparations since 2019. As a microstate entirely surrounded by Italy, San Marino's drug policies are influenced by Italian legislation, though it maintains sovereign control over its own narcotics regulations through the State Congress.

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Regulator
Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale
Key Legislation
Decree No. 100/2019
Year Legalized
2019 (limited medical cannabis authorized)
Program Size
Very small medical cannabis program l...

Key Facts

  • Medical cannabis was authorized in 2019 via decree, allowing prescription of cannabis-based medicines for chronic pain, multiple sclerosis spasticity, and chemotherapy side effects
  • Recreational cannabis possession and sale remain criminal offenses under San Marino's penal code
  • As a microstate of approximately 33,000 residents, the medical cannabis patient population is extremely small
  • San Marino imports all cannabis-based medicines as it has no domestic cultivation or manufacturing facilities
  • Drug policy is coordinated through the Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale, which oversees the country's unified healthcare system

Key Legislation

Decree No. 100/2019 (Medical Cannabis Regulation)

Regulatory Body

Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale (Social Security Institute — Health Authority)

Country Info
ISO Code
SM
Region
Europe
Tier
Tier 3 — Restricted
Status
Cannabis — Restricted
Sources
Istituto per la Sicurezza Sociale (Social Security Institute)
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.