Is Cannabis / THC legal in Moldova?

Legal status

Cannabis controlled under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002) — circulation not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) the lower, personal-use tier; circulation for the purpose of sale/trafficking (Art. 217-1) carries heavier penalties, escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases; no legal recreational regime; the maximum penalty is life imprisonment

Consequences if caught

Cannabis is controlled in Moldova under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002), with no legal recreational regime. In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In Moldova, drugs fall under the Criminal Code (Law No. 985/2002). Illegal circulation of narcotic or psychotropic substances not for the purpose of sale (Art. 217) is the lower, personal-use tier, while illegal circulation for the purpose of sale — trafficking (Art. 217-1) — together with precursor offences (Art. 217-2) and theft or extortion of drugs (Art. 217-4) carry heavier penalties, trafficking escalating to life imprisonment in aggravated cases. Cannabis is controlled under the same Criminal Code framework, with no legal recreational regime. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Moldova’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.