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Denmark

A pilot becoming permanent — and a significant European producer and exporter.

Denmark in Europe
Adult-useNot legalPossession for non-medical use is an offence.
MedicalPilotA time-limited trial, transitional or narrow access programme.
Latest milestoneNov 2024Permanent decision
Last reviewedStatuses reviewed quarterly by our newsroom

The law in brief

The 2018 medical pilot is being made permanent, and Denmark has become a significant licensed producer and exporter. Adult use remains illegal.

Our classification for Denmark: adult use not legal, medical cannabis pilot.

Adult-use: Not legalPossession for non-medical use is an offence.
Medical: PilotA time-limited trial, transitional or narrow access programme.

Key dates and latest developments

  1. Dutch Cannabis Patients Facing 10-Month Supply Gap, Many With ‘No Therapeutic Alternative’

    Cultivation

  2. Europe Prepares for Surge in Medical Cannabis Access as Five Countries Finalise Reforms

    Uncategorized

  3. Denmark Legalises Medical Cannabis Permanently, but ‘Ludicrous’ Subsidy Gap Remains

    Uncategorized

  4. New Era for Medical Cannabis in Denmark as Government Announces Plans for Permanent Legal Framework

    Medical

  5. Permanent decision

    Law and policy

  6. Pilot start

    Law and policy

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