Is Cannabis / THC legal in Liechtenstein?
- Legal status
- Cannabis containing more than 1% THC is prohibited under the Betäubungsmittelgesetz of 20 April 1983 — trafficking and unlawful supply carry imprisonment; no legal recreational regime; the maximum penalty is imprisonment
- Consequences if caught
- Cannabis containing more than 1% THC is prohibited in Liechtenstein under the Betäubungsmittelgesetz of 20 April 1983, with no legal recreational regime. In Liechtenstein, drugs fall under the Betäubungsmittelgesetz of 20 April 1983, which follows the Austrian/Swiss model. Trafficking and the unlawful supply of narcotic drugs carry imprisonment; cannabis containing more than 1% THC is prohibited. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment.
- If prescribed or medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Liechtenstein, drugs fall under the Betäubungsmittelgesetz of 20 April 1983, which follows the Austrian/Swiss model. Trafficking and the unlawful supply of narcotic drugs carry imprisonment; cannabis containing more than 1% THC is prohibited. The maximum penalty for a drug offence is imprisonment. Cannabis containing more than 1% THC is prohibited under the same Act, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
- Betäubungsmittelgesetz of 20 April 1983
- gesetze.li
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Liechtenstein’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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