Cannabis

Law

• Class B
• Possible offences:
   
• Possession
  • Maximum sentence – 5 years/fine/both
• Possession With Intent To Supply
  • Maximum sentence – 14 years/fine/both
• Supply (including being concerned in supply, conspiracy to supply, aggravated supply and offer to supply)
  • Maximum sentence – 14 years/fine/both
• Production
  • Maximum sentence –  14 years/fine/both
•  Cultivation of a cannabis plant
  • Maximum sentence –  14 years/fine/both

In practice maximum sentences are rarely used, for more detailed and accurate information go to our sentencing page.

Cannabis based medical products (CBMPs) are Class B, Schedule 2 medications meaning they can be lawfully prescribed by a physician for certain conditions. This means that if you are prescribed medical cannabis you are legally entitled to be in possession and no offence has been committed.