Cannabis in Żabbar
Licensed non-profit associations for residents; home grow allowed
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Key rules in Malta
Plain-language summary. The regulator is Authority for the Responsible Use of Cannabis (ARUC).
Possession
Up to 7 g is not a crime for adults; 7–28 g goes to a tribunal with a €50–€100 fine.
Home grow
Up to 4 plants and up to 50 g of dried cannabis at your residence, not visible from outside; growing outside the home can be fined up to €1,000.
Public use
€235 fine in public or wherever the smell causes a nuisance to others; €300–€500 in front of a minor.
Where to buy
Only ARUC-licensed non-profit associations; members must be Malta residents, one association per person.
Association limits
7 g a day and 50 g a month per member; resin allowed since May 2025 at 1 g = 3 g flower.
Minimum age
18 (some associations require 21).
Tourists
Cannot join associations, so there is no legal way for visitors to buy.
Driving
Not covered in the sources Verdex reviewed; do not drive after use.
Summary, not legal advice — rules change; check local law. Last reviewed Sep 2026.
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