How much cannabis can you possess in Switzerland?
Possession of up to 10 grams of cannabis for personal use is treated as a minor amount and sanctioned with a 100 CHF fixed penalty. Above 10 g a criminal procedure opens. Above the trafficking threshold it is a serious case.
Key facts
- Up to 10 g: 100 CHF fine
- Over 10 g: criminal procedure
- ≥ 100 g: serious case
- Minors: no fixed penalty
Detailed answer
Under BetmG practice, the limit for minor personal use is 10 g. Below that, the fixed-penalty procedure applies (100 CHF, no record). Above 10 g, a criminal procedure is opened. Above roughly 100 g or with indications of dealing, a serious case (Art. 19 para. 2 BetmG) applies, with custodial sentences up to 20 years. Stricter rules for minors and traffic.