Cannabis

Relevant information on the drug Cannabis, also known as Marijuana, Pot, Grass, Joints, Ganja, Hashish, Weed, Herb.

Last updated 2 July 2026

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Cannabis come from any part of a plant of the genus Cannabis.
It contains Tetrahydrocannabinol (‘THC’) which affect one’s mood – causing euphoria, and also anxiety, disorientation or paranoia.
Cannabis can affect concentration and memory which weakens the abuser’s ability to learn.

Adverse effects of short-term use and long-term or heavy use of cannabis^[1]

Impaired short-term memory, making it difficult to learn and to retain information.
Impaired motor co-ordination, interfering with driving skills and increasing the risk of injuries.
In high dose, can cause paranoia and psychosis.

Addiction – The earlier one begins to abuse drugs, the higher the risk of addiction.
Altered brain development – Adults who smoke cannabis regularly during adolescence have impaired neural connectivity (fewer fibres) in specific brain regions.
Cognitive impairment, with lower IQ among those who were frequent users in adolescence.
Symptoms of chronic bronchitis.
Poor education outcome, with increased likelihood of dropping out of school.

Cannabis
- Less than 330 grammes – Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane
- Between 330 grammes and 500 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane
- More than 500 grammes – Liable for the death penalty
Cannabis resin
- Less than 130 grammes – Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane
- Between 130 grammes and 200 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane
- More than 200 grammes – Liable for the death penalty
Cannabis mixture
- Less than 660 grammes – Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane
- Between 660 grammes and 1,000 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane
- More than 1,000 grammes – Liable for the death penalty

Cannabis
- Less than 330 grammes – Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane
- Between 330 grammes and 500 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane
- More than 500 grammes – Liable for the death penalty
Cannabis resin
- Less than 130 grammes – Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane
- Between 130 grammes and 200 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane
- More than 200 grammes – Liable for the death penalty
Cannabis mixture
- Less than 660 grammes – Minimum of 5 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane
- Between 660 grammes and 1,000 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment or imprisonment for life and 15 strokes of the cane
- More than 1,000 grammes – Liable for the death penalty

Cannabis
- Less than 330 grammes – Maximum of 10 years of imprisonment or a fine of $20,000 or both
- Between 330 grammes and 500 grammes – Minimum of 10 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane
- More than 500 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane

Cannabis resin
- Less than 130 grammes – Maximum of 10 years of imprisonment or a fine of $20,000 or both
- Between 130 grammes and 200 grammes – Minimum of 10 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane
- More than 200 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane

Cannabis mixture
- Less than 660 grammes – Maximum of 10 years of imprisonment or a fine of $20,000 or both
- Between 660 grammes and 1,000 grammes – Minimum of 10 years of imprisonment and 5 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane
- More than 1,000 grammes – Minimum of 20 years of imprisonment and 10 strokes of the cane, up to a maximum of 30 years of imprisonment and 15 strokes of the cane

Consumption of cannabis/cannabis resin/cannabis mixture:

Minimum of 1 year of imprisonment, up to a maximum of 10 years of imprisonment, with a maximum fine of $20,000

^[1] “Adverse Health Effects of Marijuana Use”, The New England Journal of Medicine, 5 June 2014 National Institute on Drug Abuse