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    Is cannabis legal in Finland?

    Finnish drug law, the penalties and what travellers should know.

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    Short answer

    No. Finnish drug policy is based on total prohibition: making, selling and smuggling drugs are crimes, and so are possessing and using them. Using or possessing a small amount for personal use is an unlawful use of narcotics, punishable by a fine or up to six months in prison. Other narcotics offences carry up to two years, and aggravated offences from one to ten years.

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    Why

    1. Päihdelinkki, run by the A-Clinic Foundation, says Finnish drug policy rests on total prohibition, including possession and use.
    2. The Criminal Code, as quoted by EUCPN, punishes unlawful use of narcotics with a fine or imprisonment.
    3. The UK Government warns that illegal drugs, including cannabis, are prohibited in Finland even in small quantities.

    Details

    Driving after using cannabis is also an offence, as Finnish traffic law has zero tolerance for drugs. CBD products are regulated as medicines.

    Tip

    Do not bring cannabis products bought legally in other countries. Airport and border checks also cover transit passengers.

    What may differ

    Medical cannabis exists in Finland only as prescription medicines under strict rules. A foreign medical cannabis prescription does not make carrying cannabis legal.

    Common misconception

    Small amounts of cannabis are tolerated in Finland like in the Netherlands.

    What actually happens

    Possession and use of any amount are crimes in Finland, punishable at least by a fine.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Rules and penalties can change, so check the Finnish authorities before you travel.

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