Legal status of marijuana in ecuador


Legal status of marijuana in ecuador
Luke Sumpter

Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Ecuador. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN ECUADOR

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Ecuador.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN ECUADOR

Possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal usage is decriminalized in Ecuador.

Possession of small amounts of cannabis for personal usage (up to 10 grams) is decriminalized in Ecuador. However, any other cannabis related activity such as cultivating or selling is illegal and will be punished.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in Ecuador regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Luke Sumpter
Luke Sumpter

Luke has worked as a cannabis journalist and health science researcher for the past seven years. Over this time, he’s developed an advanced understanding of endocannabinoid system science, cannabis phytochemistry, and cultivation techniques.