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Italy
VERIFIED · MAY 202629 ENTRIESEUROPE
Italy is in Europe. Review the laws below before your trip. Country pages link to official sources, and the verdict layer is sorted worst-first.
HEADS UP
Personal cannabis use decriminalized but still fined. Venice day-trip tax. Swimming in fountains = €450 fine.
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- Cannabis light (under 0.5% THC) was sold openly until 2024 reforms tightened its status — current legality depends on the product.
- Removing a small stone or sand from Sardinian beaches is a fineable offence and luggage is screened at Cagliari airport.
JURISDICTION NOTES
- Personal cannabis use is decriminalised but still attracts administrative penalties, including driving licence suspension.
- Venice charges a day-tripper access fee on peak dates and bans sitting on monument steps in the historic centre.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Last verified · May 2026
Information only. Not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies — consult a qualified attorney for your jurisdiction before acting.