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No, recreational weed is not legal in Slovenia, but a small amount for personal use is a minor offence punished with a fine, not a crime. Medical cannabis is a different story: since August 2025, doctors can prescribe it for any condition under a dedicated new law.
Slovenia voted in favour of reform in 2024 referendums, but those votes were advisory and adult-use legalisation has not followed. This guide explains Slovenia’s cannabis laws, penalties, medical access, CBD and the rules for visitors.
Is weed legal in Slovenia for recreational use?
Recreational weed is illegal in Slovenia. Possessing, growing and selling cannabis for non-medical use are all prohibited, and there is no legal market.
The law does draw a clear line between users and dealers. Under Article 33 of the Production of and Trade in Illicit Drugs Act, possessing a small amount for one-off personal use is a minor offence. It is punished with a fine rather than prosecuted as a crime.
Did Slovenia vote to legalise cannabis?
Not in a binding way. On 9 June 2024, Slovenians voted in two consultative referendums. Growing cannabis for medical treatment won about two-thirds support, and growing and possessing it for limited personal use won a narrow majority.
The votes were advisory, and only the medical question has become law. A 2025 bill to allow limited personal use drew objections from the European Commission and was left off the parliamentary agenda in January 2026.
It was not adopted before the March 2026 election, and a new government has since taken office.
What are the penalties under Slovenia weed laws?
Penalties under Slovenia weed laws depend on whether the case is about personal use or supply. A small amount for one-off personal use is a minor offence. According to the EU drugs agency, the fine for that offence ranges from about 42 to 209 euros.
Supplying or producing cannabis is a criminal matter. Article 186 of the Criminal Code covers the illicit manufacture of and trade in drugs, with one to ten years in prison and three to fifteen years in aggravated cases. Police use the same article for cannabis growing operations.
Penalties at a glance
| Conduct | Governing law | General outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Small amount for one-off personal use | Illicit Drugs Act, Art. 33 | A minor offence punished with a fine |
| Other unlawful possession | Illicit Drugs Act, Art. 33 | A higher fine |
| Producing or selling cannabis | Criminal Code, Art. 186 | One to ten years in prison |
| Aggravated drug trade | Criminal Code, Art. 186 | Three to fifteen years in prison |
Is medical marijuana legal in Slovenia?
Yes. The Act on Cannabis for Medical and Scientific Purposes was passed by the National Assembly in July 2025 and came into force on 20 August 2025.
Under the new law, a doctor can prescribe cannabis for any indication or condition after a clinical examination. Each prescription covers at most one month of treatment, and patients must be re-examined every twelve months.
Only people with a prescription may possess medical cannabis, and they may not pass it to anyone else. Production is limited to holders of permits from the national medicines agency. Patients cannot grow their own.
Is CBD legal in Slovenia?
CBD sits in a narrow space in Slovenia. Industrial hemp is legal to grow if it contains no more than 0.3% THC.
CBD in food is another matter. The national public health institute notes that no CBD preparation has yet been authorised for use in food in the EU. CBD extracts and products with added cannabinoids count as novel foods that need authorisation.
Can you smoke weed in Slovenia as a tourist?
You should not. Visitors are subject to the same law as residents, and buying cannabis always involves the seller’s crime.
The UK Foreign Office warns in its Slovenia travel advice that illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties, including when transiting through the airport. The US State Department says convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
Medical cannabis offers no shortcut for visitors. The new law allows possession only with a prescription issued after a clinical examination.
The bottom line on cannabis in Slovenia
Recreational weed is illegal in Slovenia, but a small amount for personal use is a minor offence with a fine, while growing and selling remain crimes.
Since August 2025, doctors can prescribe medical cannabis for any condition, though patients cannot grow their own. The 2024 referendums were advisory, and the personal-use bill was not adopted. Visitors should avoid cannabis and leave CBD food products at home.
Last reviewed: October 5, 2026. Cannabis laws change frequently, always verify current rules with official sources before you travel.
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