{"iso2":"NL","iso_n3":"528","name":"Netherlands","region":"Western Europe","status":"decriminalized","confidence":"high","headline":"Tolerated: coffeeshops sell up to 5 g; growing and wholesale still illegal","law":"Cannabis is illegal under the Opium Act, but a toleration policy (since 1976) lets licensed coffeeshops sell up to 5 g per person per day to adults; possession up to 5 g is not prosecuted. A legal-supply experiment runs in 10 cities since Apr 2025.","punishment":"Up to 5 g: no prosecution (police may confiscate). Possession up to 30 g: max 1 month or fine; over 30 g: up to 2 years. Dealing/cultivation: up to 4 years, more for large-scale or organised grows.","access":"Very easy: about 550 coffeeshops; 18+, ID, 5 g per day. In 10 experiment cities shops sell only state-licensed product. Medical cannabis from pharmacies on prescription.","tourists":"Allowed in most cities incl. Amsterdam; some border towns (e.g. Maastricht) are residents-only.","age":"18+","possession_limit":"5 g","home_grow":"Up to 5 plants tolerated (may still be removed)","medical":"Since 2003: prescription, pharmacy-dispensed (Office of Medicinal Cannabis)","death_applies":0,"death_detail":null,"subnational":"Municipalities decide whether to allow coffeeshops; many have none; some southern towns ban non-residents.","at":null,"as_of":"2026-10-25","sources":["https://www.government.nl/topics/drugs/toleration-policy-regarding-soft-drugs-and-coffee-shops","https://government.nl/latest/news/2024/12/10/experimental-phase-of-the-closed-coffee-shop-chain-experiment-weed-experiment-to-begin-in-april","https://nltimes.nl/2026/04/07/one-year-dutch-regulated-cannabis-experiment-apparent-success-fines-issued"],"disclaimer":"Information and education only — not legal advice. Laws change; check official sources.","links":{"site":"https://420.menow.us/","docs":"https://api.420.menow.us/","reference":"https://api.420.menow.us/docs"},"attribution":"Data: The Official 420 World Clock (420.menow.us) · LIBCSystems LLC"}