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Law
Cannabis fine Spain: what does the law say?
The 2015 Citizen Security Law punishes cannabis consumption and possession in public places. It is an administrative offence, not a criminal one. The amount of a cannabis fine Spain generally ranges from 601 to 30,000 euros, depending on severity.
The product can be seized on the spot and your identity recorded. For the general framework, read our page on cannabis legality in Spain.
Remember: the penalty targets public space, not strictly private settings.02
Places
Where can you get a cannabis fine Spain?
Streets and terraces
Squares, sidewalks and café terraces are public places.
Beaches and parks
Promenades, beaches and parks are covered, even at night.
Transport
Buses, trains and stations fall under the same framework.
Vehicle
A car parked on the public road too.
Carrying cannabis in the street is enough to trigger a cannabis fine Spain, even without consumption.
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Tolerated
What is tolerated in Spain
Strictly private consumption is not punished: a home or a private place not visible from outside. Private clubs work on this logic, with adult members. See our article on private cannabis consumption in Spain.
- Strictly private use: not criminally punished.
- Private club: adult members, access closed to the public.
- Buying and selling in the street: forbidden. Tolerance is not legalization.
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Prevention
How to avoid a cannabis fine Spain
- Never consume in a public place, even at night.
- Do not carry product in the street.
- Refuse any offer to buy from a stranger.
- Keep your ID on you.
- Stay discreet when leaving a club and do not drive.
A cannabis fine Spain is easier to avoid than to contest once notified.
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Stop
What to do if you are stopped?
Stay calm and polite. Show your ID and ask for a copy of the report. Do not sign anything you do not understand, and ask for an interpreter if needed.
An appeal exists, with short deadlines. Some situations allow the penalty to be suspended, for example with a prevention programme. For a specific situation, ask a local lawyer for advice.
Never carry cannabis with you when travelling: transport between two countries is far more serious than a fine.06
FAQ
FAQ: cannabis fine Spain
No, it is an administrative penalty. It does not appear on a criminal record, but it remains a debt to pay.
It can be complicated, but it is possible within the European Union. Better not to count on it.
Far more than a cannabis fine Spain. Never carry cannabis from one country to another.
A product with a very low THC level is treated differently, but a mislabelled product can cause problems. Check the composition.
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