Is MDMA legal in Slovenia?
- Legal status
- Controlled (illicit, classified by Decree) — possession for personal use a minor offence (ZPPPD Art 33: fine ~€42–209); trafficking/manufacture (KZ-1 Art 186) 1–10 years, 3–15 aggravated; facilitating consumption (Art 187) 6 months–12 years; no death penalty (EU)
- Consequences if caught
- MDMA is an illicit controlled drug in Slovenia, classified by the Decree on Classification of Illicit Drugs. In Slovenia (EU; no death penalty), possession for personal use is a MINOR OFFENCE under the Production of and Trade in Illicit Drugs Act (ZPPPD, Art 33) — a fine of about €42–209, lighter or remitted if the person enters approved treatment. Trafficking or manufacture (Criminal Code KZ-1 Art 186) draws 1–10 years, rising to 3–15 years when aggravated (organized, or involving minors or vulnerable persons); facilitating consumption (Art 187) draws 6 months–12 years. Illicit drugs are classified in three categories by the Decree on Classification of Illicit Drugs.
- If prescribed or medical
- Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.
- Documentation
- In Slovenia (EU; no death penalty), possession for personal use is a MINOR OFFENCE under the Production of and Trade in Illicit Drugs Act (ZPPPD, Art 33) — a fine of about €42–209, lighter or remitted if the person enters approved treatment. Trafficking or manufacture (Criminal Code KZ-1 Art 186) draws 1–10 years, rising to 3–15 years when aggravated (organized, or involving minors or vulnerable persons); facilitating consumption (Art 187) draws 6 months–12 years. Illicit drugs are classified in three categories by the Decree on Classification of Illicit Drugs. Certain cannabis-based medicines are permitted (limited; no flower program). [referendum] A 9 June 2024 consultative referendum narrowly favored allowing cultivation and possession for limited personal use (about 51.6% in favor) and a bill followed — NOT yet enacted law. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.
- Criminal Code (Kazenski zakonik / KZ-1) Arts 186/187 + Production of and Trade in Illicit Drugs Act (ZPPPD) Art 33 + Decree on Classification of Illicit Drugs
- pisrs.si
- uradni-list.si
- euda.europa.eu
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Slovenia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
Before you travel
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