PUERTO RICO MARIJUANA LAWS
The penalties for marijuana possession or distribution in Puerto Rico are stiff. Possession in any amount is considered a felony and can be punished with 2-5 years in prison for the first offense. Probation is available for first time offenders. With all that being said, Puerto Rico has a general attitude of live and let live. You will occasionally see people smoking weed on the beach and you may be offered marijuana while in Old San Juan or other more touristy areas. Bottom line: be careful.
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PUERTO RICO MEDICAL MARIJUANA
On May 3, 2015, Puerto Rican Gov. Alejandro Garcia Padilla Sunday signed an executive order legalizing medical marijuana. It was an unexpected move because the issue had been discussed for many years, but now that the law was signed, implementation plans began. Some have speculated that this will pave the way for recreational legalization.
