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There have been some steps to possibly legalising weed in South Australia but for now, buying weed in Adelaide is illegal. Many people would like to buy weed in Adelaide safely and legally, but the only options are through the medicinal cannabis access pathways.
Weed is still very much considered an illicit drug in Australia so it may be a while before a local cannabis store in Adelaide opens to the public. Especially if it is for recreational use. Regardless of your stance on cannabis, there is some research being undertaken on the potential of medicinal cannabis as a treatment for several conditions including, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, chronic pain, and many others.
Some patients have been prescribed medicinal cannabis through legal access but only after coming to an informed decision and knowing the possible negative side effects.
South Australia Weed Laws
Weed is illegal in South Australia with minor offences decriminalised. That means, instead of prosecution you receive a small fine known as an expiation notice. According to the Controlled Substances Act 1984, using, keeping, growing, selling, or supplying any cannabis product including cannabis oil and cannabis resin is illegal.
A small offence such as being caught with a small amount of weed or smoking on private property, should not lead to a criminal conviction unless a more serious offence has also been committed such as buying or selling cannabis.
Cannabis Expiation Notice in SA
In South Australia, a simple or minor offence may be met with a Cannabis Expiation Notice which is a small fine ranging from $130 to $400. You will have 28 days to pay the fee that has been prescribed in your expiation notice. Once the fee has been paid, the notice is then classified as expiated, and the offence is not added to your criminal record.
The following weed-related offences lead to an expiation notice:
- Being caught with less than 100 grams of cannabis – fees are $250 for less than 25 grams and $400 for having 25-100g of cannabis.
- Possessing less than 20 grams of cannabis resin (hash) – fees are $250 for less than 5 g of resin and $400 for possessing 5-20g of resin.
- Privately consuming or smoking marijuana – not in a public area, this is a $250 expiation fee
- Growing one cannabis plant for personal use without fertilisation or hydroponic equipment. The expiation fee is $400.
- Owning or having pipes, bongs or other cannabis equipment that is not for commercial use is a $250 expiation fee. The fee is reduced to $130 if there are other small offences.
Other offences such as hydroponically growing cannabis, smoking or using marijuana in a public place, or cultivating marijuana for commercial purposes will all attract a high legal penalty.
Adelaide Cannabis Access Schemes
Looking to buy weed in Australia? The only legal access to marijuana is through a patient access scheme for medicinal cannabis. This access is approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) but is only given when it is deemed appropriate.
This access scheme is for any unapproved medicines, including schedule 8 medicinal cannabis products. In South Australia, you may also need to seek state approval.
Cannabis Access Pathways
The medicinal use of marijuana is still undergoing research and review. There have been only a few cannabis products that are included in the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) which means they can be prescribed by a doctor. However, a great majority of medical marijuana products are unapproved with access restricted to those with approval from the TGA. Cannabis access is granted in a few different scenarios all of which include a medical professional. These are:
- The Special Access Scheme (SAS): You can talk to a doctor about the possibility of using medical marijuana. Both patient and doctor will have many considerations before coming to a decision. For a patient, the current evidence, research, cost, and side effects all must be carefully considered. Once both patient and doctor agree, the doctor can apply for the TGA’s Special Access Scheme.
- Authorised Prescriber: If a medical practitioner is prescribing medicinal cannabis to multiple patients, they can apply to become an authorised prescriber. This will save them time from having to fill out a SAS application for each patient.
- Clinical Trials: Participants of an approved clinical trial may access cannabis for research. They must be made aware of possible side effects which will depend on the cannabinoid content in the product. If high in THC, possible side effects include confusion, depression, hallucinations, or paranoid delusions.
Authority to Prescribe Marijuana in SA
Further approval from the State of South Australia may be required when applying for medical cannabis access. This approval is known as a Section 18A authority to prescribe medicinal cannabis and is regulated by the South Australian Controlled Substances ACT 1984.
Section 18A authority applies to schedule 8 medical marijuana products and is only required in two situations. The first is if a patient has already been using medical marijuana as a treatment for 2 months or has already been prescribed and using a schedule 8 substance for over 2 months.
Before a patient can begin treatment using medical marijuana if a medical practitioner finds there is reason to believe that the patient may be drug dependent then they will also require a section 18A authority.
Adelaide Weed FAQs
Is weed legal in South Australia?
The acts of using, keeping, selling, growing, or supplying weed are illegal in South Australia. Small use or possession offences have been decriminalised, with only a fine to be paid and no change to your criminal record. Offences such as supplying, selling cannabis, or growing multiple cannabis plants can face serious legal penalties.
How much weed can you have in SA?
Possessing up to 100 grams of cannabis or 20 grams of hash (cannabis resin) is considered a minor offence in South Australia. Growing one cannabis plant naturally without any aids such as hydro or artificial lights is also a minor offence that results in an expiation notice (fine).
What happens if you get caught with weed in SA?
If you are caught with a small amount of weed in South Australia, you will receive an expiation notice which is a fine with no prosecution. This small quantity may be no more than 100g of cannabis, 20g of hash (cannabis resin) or 1 cannabis plant. A notice is also given if you are caught smoking weed in private (not in a public place) or with smoking paraphernalia such as bongs.
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