Cannabis vape laws vary significantly across Europe. What is fully legal in one country may be restricted, decriminalised, or fully prohibited in another. This guide covers the current legal status of cannabis vapes in the major European markets we serve, with notes on Australia. This is general information — always verify current local laws before ordering.
Important Disclaimer
Cannabis law is complex, evolving, and varies by jurisdiction. This article provides general information only, not legal advice. Laws change. Always verify the current legal status in your specific location before purchasing or possessing cannabis products.
Netherlands
The Netherlands operates a policy of tolerance (gedoogbeleid) for cannabis. Personal possession of up to 5 grams is tolerated and not prosecuted. Cannabis is sold in licensed coffee shops (gedoogd). Online purchasing and delivery operates in a grey area. The Netherlands is also running controlled cannabis supply experiments (Experiment gesloten coffeeshopketen) which began in 2023.
Germany
Germany passed significant cannabis reform legislation in April 2024. The Cannabis Act (Cannabisgesetz) permits personal possession of up to 25 grams in public and 50 grams at home for adults 18+. Adults may join cannabis social clubs (Anbauvereinigungen) to grow and distribute cannabis non-commercially. Commercial retail sales remain restricted pending further legislation. The law applies to all cannabis products including vapes and concentrates.
United Kingdom
Cannabis remains a Class B controlled substance in the UK. Possession carries penalties of up to five years imprisonment; supply up to fourteen years. Medical cannabis has been legal since November 2018 for prescription by specialist doctors only. There is active political debate around decriminalisation and reform, particularly following reforms in other countries, but as of 2024–2025 the law has not changed.
France
Cannabis is illegal in France. Possession is technically a criminal offence punishable by up to one year imprisonment and a €3,750 fine, though in practice a fixed penalty fine of €200 introduced in 2020 is commonly applied for simple possession. France has one of the highest cannabis use rates in Europe despite strict laws. No significant legal reform has been enacted.
Belgium
Belgium decriminalised possession of up to 3 grams for personal use in 2003. Simple possession typically results in a police note rather than prosecution. Cannabis use remains common in Belgium, and enforcement is inconsistent. No legal sales market exists.
Spain
Spain has a unique approach: private consumption and cultivation in private spaces are not criminal offences. Cannabis social clubs operate in a legal grey area, particularly in Catalonia and the Basque Country. Public possession and consumption remains illegal. There is no legal retail market for cannabis products.
Australia
Cannabis law in Australia is state-dependent. The ACT (Australian Capital Territory) legalised personal possession of up to 50 grams and home cultivation of up to 2 plants in 2020. Other states have varying levels of decriminalisation or criminal penalties. Medical cannabis has been legal nationally since 2016, with a prescription system for qualifying conditions. Recreational cannabis remains illegal at the federal level.
The Direction of Travel
Europe is broadly moving toward more permissive cannabis policies. Germany’s 2024 reform was the most significant single step, and it has added pressure on other EU member states to reconsider their approaches. The Netherlands’ controlled supply experiment, if successful, could lead to full regulation. The UK has seen increasing political debate, though no legislative action yet.
Our Position
Dabwood Vape operates internationally and serves adult customers. We do not sell to minors. We strongly advise all customers to verify their local laws before ordering. Our FAQ addresses common questions about ordering. For shipping specifics, see our Shipping Policy.
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