Q11. Is it illegal to possess marijuana?

A11. Marijuana is a Class B drug which means that it is illegal to have, give to others or sell. This includes allowing people to use marijuana in your house or having a party where marijuana is used.

This applies to medical marijuana as well. Even if you have small supply for personal use such as pain relief you can still be prosecuted by the police.

Any form of possession is illegal irrespective of the reasons for doing so.

For more information visit the law and marijuana section.

FAQS Index : Marijuana FAQ

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Marijuana FAQs

1. Q1. Are marijuana and cannabis the same drug?
2. Q2. Is there more than one type of marijuana?
3. Q3. Why is marijuana popular?
4. Q4. Can you become addicted to marijuana?
5. Q5. What are the physical effects of marijuana?
6. Q6. What are the psychological effects of marijuana?
7. Q7. What does marijuana look like?
8. Q8. Does marijuana cause psychosis?
9. Q9. Does marijuana cause cancer?

10. Q10. What is 'medical marijuana?'
11. Q11. Is it illegal to possess marijuana?
12. Q12. What are 'the munchies?'
13. Q13. How is marijuana used?
14. Q14. Can you treat marijuana addiction?
15. Q15. Does using marijuana mean that you will use other drugs?

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