Croatia's Weed Laws Broken Down In Under 1 Minute

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Bud Kushman

Published:

Jul 31, 2025

Updated:

Jul 30, 2025

On January 1st, 2013, Croatia became one of the first countries in the Balkans to decriminalize small amounts of cannabis for personal use.

This means that small amounts of cannabis (typically under 5 grams) are no longer a criminal offense punishable with arrest or imprisonment, but now a misdemeanor punishable with a fine between €663.65 and €2680.

Croatia took another major step in October 2015 and became the first country in the Balkans to allow patients to buy and use cannabis for serious illnesses. Now, patients who qualify can legally purchase and possess up to 7.5 grams of medical marijuana per month.

Below you can find the summary of the cannabis laws in Croatia.

Is Weed Legal Legal in Croatia?

No, weed is not legal in Croatia. Only medical cannabis is legal for patients with specific conditions.

How Much Medical Weed Can Someone Possess in Croatia?

A patient can have up to 7.5 grams of medical cannabis per month.

Is Weed Decriminalized in Croatia?

Yes, possession of small amounts of weed for personal use (typically under 5 grams) is decriminalized and will result in a fine between €663.65 and €2680.

What Does Decriminalized Mean?

Cannabis decriminalization means the plant remains technically illegal, but possession is no longer treated as a criminal offense. Instead of arrest or imprisonment, people found with amounts below the decriminalized threshold will receive a warning, fine, referral to a drug treatment program, or another non-criminal penalty.

By removing criminal penalties, decriminalization helps reduce the social and economic impact of enforcing cannabis laws, such as policing, court proceedings, and jail time.