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Norway

Unregistered products available since 2016 through an approval-exemption, via hospital pharmacies.

Norway in Europe
Adult-useNot legalPossession for non-medical use is an offence.
MedicalRestrictedLegal on paper, with access limited to a few approved products or special permits.
Latest milestoneNov 2016Guidelines
Last reviewedFrom our European jurisdiction snapshot

The law in brief

Our classification for Norway: adult use not legal, medical cannabis restricted.

Adult-use: Not legalPossession for non-medical use is an offence.
Medical: RestrictedLegal on paper, with access limited to a few approved products or special permits.

Key dates and latest developments

  1. Italy Looks to EC to Save Its Hemp Industry, Poland Clamps Down on Cannabis Prescriptions, & Norway Launches Legalisation Initiative

    Adult-Use

  2. Norway Hosts First Public Meeting On Medical Cannabis Amid ‘Early First Steps’ Towards Potential Reform

    Medical

  3. Guidelines

    Law and policy

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