Is weed legal here?

Sort of! Weed is partially legal in San José.

Medical marijuana is legal and recreational usage is decriminalized.
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Overview

In San José, Costa Rica, personal marijuana use is decriminalized, but large-scale cultivation and sales are illegal. The country's laws allow for small doses in private settings but prohibit significant production under General Health Law 5395 and Narcotics Law No. 8204. Regarding Delta-8, Delta-9, THCA, and CBD in Costa Rica, these compounds are regulated with legal CBD products available with low THC content. The recent approval of medical marijuana in Costa Rica allows for controlled cultivation and usage, emphasizing the need to stay updated on regulations for compliance while in the country.

Legality Status

Type
Status
Quantity
Medicinal
legal
Recreational
decriminalized
THCA
unclear
Delta 8
unclear
Delta 9
unclear
CBD
legal