Cannabis Ticino — legal, fines & pilot 2026
Cantonal rules for Ticino in 2026 — federal law with local enforcement.
Ticino: THC cannabis illegal; <10 g = 100 CHF fixed fine (no record). CBD <1 % THC legal. No active pilot.
Legal framework
Federal Narcotics Act, cantonal enforcement. 100 CHF fine for <10 g.
Ticino is the heartland of Swiss CBD (2016 boom). Standard fines, no pilot. Italian border raises export customs risk.
CBD
CBD <1 % THC sold freely in shops, kiosks, pharmacies.
Pilot
No active pilot in Ticino.
FAQ
Is cannabis legal in Ticino?
No — THC illegal. <10 g = 100 CHF fine, no criminal record. CBD legal.
Fine amount?
100 CHF.
Pilot programme?
No.
Can I buy CBD?
Yes, freely for <1 % THC.