Spain

Spain

In Spain, personal possession and cultivation of the plant is largely decriminalized; however, regulations can vary between municipalities and regional governments. The sale and importation of any quantity of cannabis containing THC is a criminal offense, and public consumption may also result in a fine. However, Spain is well known for its cannabis social clubs—informally regulated membership-based clubs that have sought to push the limits of the decriminalization law. There are now over 1,000 of these establishments, which are particularly popular in several regions, including tourism hotspots such as Barcelona. Despite occasional crackdowns, they have mostly been tolerated by local law enforcement, despite objections from the Central Government.