Using or carrying for yourself
Not a crime, but the police can seize it and send your case to the CDT (Commission for the Dissuasion of Drug Addiction).
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Portugal · 2026
Decriminalised, not legal
Since 2001, using cannabis in Portugal is no longer a crime, but it is still forbidden. Here is what really applies in Braga, as everywhere in the country.
More than ≈25 g of herb or 5 g of hash
Above the average quantity for 10 days, the law sees a sign it may not be for personal use. You may have to prove it is.
Growing, even one plant
Growing for your own use is punished with up to 3 months in prison or a fine.
Selling or giving, even for free
Passing cannabis to someone else is drug trafficking, a serious crime.
Driving after using
Up to 1 year in prison or a fine, plus a driving ban of 3 months to 3 years.
Medical cannabis
Since 2018, a doctor can prescribe cannabis medicines approved by INFARMED, sold in pharmacies.
No coffee shops and no legal clubs: in Portugal there is no legal way to buy cannabis for recreational use.
If the police find cannabis on you
- SeizureThe PSP or GNR seize it and write a report.
- CDTYour case goes to the CDT of your district: in Braga, the CDT de Braga.
- HearingYou meet a team: psychologist, lawyer and social worker.
- DecisionA first case without addiction is usually suspended. Otherwise: a fine, other measures or referral to treatment.
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What do I risk?
Tick what applies to you. It's a guide to understand the law, not legal advice.
Administrative offence
Not a crime, but still forbidden
- The police can seize your cannabis.
- Your case goes to the CDT. A first case is usually suspended.
Look after yourself
Help and harm reduction
- Never drive after using: wait until the effects are completely gone.
- Avoid mixing with alcohol: the effects add up.
- Start low and go slow, especially with edibles.
- Never around minors, and never pass it on to anyone.
1414Linha Vida: free and anonymous, Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00, with psychologists.
Medical cannabisTalk to your doctor: prescribed cannabis medicines are legal and sold in pharmacies.
112Emergency: if someone feels very unwell, call 112.
Frequently asked questions
Is weed legal in Braga?
No. Since 2001 it is decriminalised: using or carrying cannabis for yourself is an administrative offence, not a crime. Selling, growing and driving after use remain crimes.
How much can I carry?
There is no allowed amount. Up to about 25 g of herb or 5 g of hash (10 days of average use) it is treated as personal use. Above that, it is a sign it may not be, and you may have to prove it is for you.
Can I grow a plant at home?
No. Growing for your own use is a crime: up to 3 months in prison or a fine.
What is the CDT?
The Commission for the Dissuasion of Drug Addiction. It handles personal-use cases with a psychologist, a lawyer and a social worker. Most decisions are suspended.
Can tourists or students buy weed legally in Braga?
No. Portugal has no coffee shops and no legal cannabis clubs. Buying on the street is illegal and risky.
How do I join the Braga Weed Telegram Group?
Tap the Telegram button in the Community section. Adults only (18+), and no sales or offers are tolerated.
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