Country profile · Eastern Europe
Romania
An extremely narrow 2013 law with no practical patient access; expansion was rejected in 2019.
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 milestone2019Expansion rejected
Last reviewedFrom our European jurisdiction snapshot
The law in brief
Our classification for Romania: 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
The War on Europe’s Legal Hemp Industry
CBD Market
Expansion rejected
Law and policy
Narrow law
Law and policy