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Cannabis — ProhibitedEurope

Serbia

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

Cannabis is illegal in Serbia for both recreational and medical purposes under the Law on Psychoactive Controlled Substances (2010). Serbia maintains strict anti-drug policies, and cannabis possession can result in imprisonment. While industrial hemp cultivation is permitted under license, there is no medical cannabis program and no significant legislative movement toward reform.

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Regulator
Ministry of Health and Ministry of Interior
Key Legislation
Law on Psychoactive Controlled Substances
Year Legalized
N/A
Program Size
N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

  • The Law on Psychoactive Controlled Substances (2010) classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance, with possession punishable by fines or up to 3 years imprisonment
  • Cultivation and trafficking of cannabis carry penalties of 3 to 12 years imprisonment under the Serbian Criminal Code
  • Industrial hemp cultivation with THC below 0.3% is legal under license from the Ministry of Agriculture, and Serbia has a growing hemp industry
  • Serbia's Ministry of Interior operates a specialized anti-narcotics unit that conducts enforcement operations, with cannabis being the most commonly seized drug
  • Despite being an EU candidate country, Serbia has not adopted the more permissive cannabis policies seen in some EU member states and has no medical cannabis framework

Key Legislation

Law on Psychoactive Controlled Substances (Zakon o psihoaktivnim kontrolisanim supstancama, 2010)

Regulatory Body

Ministry of Health and Ministry of Interior (Drug Enforcement Division)

Country Info
ISO Code
RS
Region
Europe
Tier
Tier 4 — Prohibited
Status
Cannabis — Prohibited
Sources
Ministry of Health of the Republic of Serbia
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.