Is Weed Legal in Montenegro?

Last reviewed: August 6, 2026

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Montenegro. The Law on the Prevention of Abuse of Narcotic Drugs (Zakon o sprecavanju zloupotrebe droga) classifies cannabis as a controlled substance, and the Criminal Code (Krivicni zakonik) Articles 300 and 301 criminalize unauthorized production, sale, and supply of narcotics and enabling their use.

Possession, use, or cultivation of drugs for personal use is a misdemeanor rather than a criminal offense, punishable by a fine of roughly EUR 30 to EUR 2,000 that courts may convert into detention of up to 30 days. Production, sale, or supply under Article 300 carries two to ten years' imprisonment, with organized or aggravated trafficking drawing substantially higher sentences; enabling others to consume narcotics under Article 301 carries from six months up to ten years in aggravated cases. Commercial-scale cultivation is prosecuted under Article 300. The Police Directorate (Uprava policije) and the Supreme State Prosecutor's Office enforce, while the Ministry of Health sets drug policy.

Public consumption is handled as a misdemeanor in the same way as personal possession. Tourist hotspots including Budva and Podgorica see active drug-unit enforcement during the summer season. Medical cannabis is not legal in Montenegro: a 2022 proposal to permit cannabis oil for medical purposes has not been adopted by the Assembly.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.