COFFEE & A ROLL
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Region
South America
Established
2013 (legalization)
Cultivation
Outdoor & Indoor
Legal Status
Fully legal since 2013
History
Uruguay made history in December 2013 by becoming the first country to fully legalize recreational cannabis. Under President José Mujica, the small South American nation took a bold step that would inspire global reform.
Cultivation
Uruguay's mild climate allows both outdoor and indoor cultivation. Home cultivation of up to 6 plants is permitted, and cannabis clubs can grow up to 99 plants.
Hash Making & Processing
Hash making is not a traditional Uruguayan practice. Modern extraction is emerging with the legal market.
Legal Landscape
Uruguay's regulated market operates through home cultivation, cannabis clubs, and pharmacy sales. Only citizens and permanent residents can purchase — tourists are excluded.
Key Figures
José Mujica — President who signed legalization into law
Julio Calzada — drug policy chief who designed the regulatory framework