Canada

In Canada, individuals who are 18 years old and above have the legal right to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis in public. Additionally, they are permitted to grow up to four marijuana plants at home. However, it is important to note that the law dictates that people can only purchase marijuana from licensed producers and retailers.

Uruguay

In Uruguay, individuals can visit pharmacies to purchase marijuana for recreational use. However, before doing so, they must first register officially with a regulatory body. The country legalized the recreational use of marijuana in 2013 for individuals who are 18 years old and above.

South Africa

South Africa adopts a relaxed approach towards the consumption of marijuana. In fact, the country’s Constitutional Court decriminalized the private possession, cultivation, and use of cannabis by adults in 2018. However, it is important to note that the buying, selling, and use of marijuana outside of private spaces is still prohibited in South Africa.

Netherlands

In the Netherlands, it is not legal to carry marijuana home, but you can easily enjoy it by simply walking into a coffee shop. Many coffee shops in the country display images of cannabis leaves on their signs and walls. Interestingly, during the coronavirus outbreak, the local government initially closed down coffee shops, but a few days later, they reversed the decision.

Jamaica

Are you a fan of Bob Marley? Do you also enjoy his song “Ganja Gun”? Well, you’ll be pleased to know that in Marley’s home country, Jamaica, the use of cannabis is allowed for medicinal and religious purposes. Jamaica decriminalized marijuana in 2015, and interestingly, Rastafarians are permitted to possess unlimited quantities of weed without any restrictions.

Columbia

In Colombia, the sale of marijuana remains illegal. However, individuals are allowed to cultivate up to 20 plants for personal use. The climatic conditions in Colombia are favorable for cannabis growth, and as a result, the plants can reach impressive sizes. Moreover, the possession of up to 20 grams of marijuana has been decriminalized in the country.

Costa Rica

In Costa Rica, the use of cannabis is technically illegal, but smoking it is widely practiced without facing legal penalties. The sale of cannabis, however, is punishable by law. Interestingly, it is not uncommon to see people openly lighting up and smoking weed on the beach in Costa Rica.

Spain

In Spain, smoking clubs in Catalonia were fully legalized in 2017. In these clubs, it is not restricted to smoking cannabis only indoors. Moreover, there are no penalties or fines for freely smoking cannabis in Spain.

Belize

In Belize, the decriminalization of cannabis up to 10 grams took place in 2017. Individuals are allowed to possess and use cannabis within their own homes or on someone else’s property, provided they have obtained explicit permissions. This is a minor restriction, but it does not constitute a complete ban on cannabis use.

Czech Republic

The medicinal use of marijuana has been legal in this country for a significant period of time. However, the majority of marijuana is imported, which can be expensive. On a positive note, the possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana has been decriminalized in the country.