LEGAL STATUS — PANAMA
- Recreational cannabis: Illegal — small amounts decriminalised
- Personal possession (≤2g): Administrative fine
- Possession over 2g: Criminal offence
- Medical cannabis: Law passed 2021 — limited rollout
- Panama City dispensaries: Very limited legal retail
Cannabis Legal Status in Panama
Panama decriminalised possession of very small amounts of cannabis for personal use. Possession of up to 2 grams is treated as an administrative infraction rather than a criminal offence. Supply and trafficking remain criminal offences. Panama City has no legal cannabis dispensaries.