In this guide, you will find out everything there is to know about Cannabis in Maastricht, where to find it, how much it costs, and the laws surrounding it.
Whether you are a casual smoker looking to enjoy a few joints in Maastricht or you are traveling there, or you are merely curious,
I’ve got you covered ☺
If you have ever bought cannabis from Maastricht, please feel free to share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. Help out your fellow smokers and fellow travelers!
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Disclaimer: I don’t provide legal advice or encourage the use of cannabis or any other illicit substances.
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Cannabis might be illegal, but it is still tolerated in small amounts. Private possession and consumption are also decriminalized. However, only Dutch citizens can have a ‘weed pass’ to buy legal cannabis.
Maastricht Cannabis Laws
If you are a resident or a student in Maastricht, you can pretty much enjoy buying your cannabis legally from any coffee shop around the city. However, for tourists, you might have to rely on street dealers, which is quite unfortunate.
As long as you have 5 grams of cannabis on you and not more, you will be fine. However, if you have any more, or are caught smoking in public, you will be arrested for it.
You can, however, smoke inside the coffee shops. This is entirely legal, so enjoy it!
Law Enforcement
If you must buy cannabis in Maastricht, don’t buy more than 5 grams, just to be safe. Avoid buying from street dealers- if you are caught, you can be arrested for it. Even the coffee shops are not legally allowed to sell more than 5 grams to an individual, and you can only buy 5 grams in a day.
Prices, Quality, and Types of Weed
If you are buying your cannabis from the coffee shops, you will find a wide variety of strains to choose from, all of which are pretty great in quality. However, if you buy from street dealers, the quality will not be so good. As for the price- it depends upon the strain. You might find some strains sold for 3 to 5 Euros a gram, while other high-quality strains sell for 10 to 15 Euros per gram.
If you are a tourist and cannot buy your weed without a Weed Pass, you might have to rely on street dealers. However, you can always ask someone to buy some for you, using their Weed Pass. A friendly local might be happy to help!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safe to buy weed from parks?
Not really. If you get caught, you can be arrested. The quality of weed is also doubtful. Try and get your weed from Coffee Shops.
Can you smoke hash on the streets?
No, you cannot. It is illegal, and public smoking is not tolerated. If you want to, try and find a secluded spot to do it undisturbed.
What happens if you are caught with marijuana?
If you have less than 5 grams, then nothing. However, if you have more, you can be arrested.
Is it easy to get weed in Maastricht?
If you have a Weed Pass, yes! Otherwise, just ask some friendly locals for help!
Is Cannabis legal in Maastricht?
Cannabis might be illegal, but it is still tolerated in small amounts. Private possession and consumption are also decriminalized. However, only Dutch citizens can have a ‘weed pass’ to buy legal cannabis.
Other interesting reading around the web-
https://mymaastricht.nl/get-settled/housing/rules-regulations-advice-residents/cannabis-regulations/
