Organic Law on Drugs [Ley Orgánica de Drogas]
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Venezuela
Illegal to possess, use or sell.
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Venezuela
Illegal to possess, use or sell.
Status by substance
- Cannabis — Prohibited
Current status
Prohibited
Cannabis: Illegal — Main article: Cannabis in Venezuela Possession of up to 20 g ( 3 ⁄ 4 oz) of marijuana or 5 g ( 3 ⁄ 16 oz) of genetically modified marijuana for commercial purposes is punishable by 1–2 years in prison at judge's discretion. If deemed to be for personal consumption, the user is subject to security measures involving rehabilitation and detoxification procedures.
Law & key sections
About this law
No psychedelic-specific law identified; the Organic Law on Drugs regulates controlled narcotic and psychotropic substances.
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Key sections
Scope (official page summary)
Esta Ley tiene por objeto establecer los mecanismos y medidas de control, vigilancia y fiscalización en el territorio nacional, a que serán sometidos los estupefacientes y sustancias psicotrópicas
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