In Western Australia, the Misuse of Drugs Act 1981 legislates to control the use of prohibited drugs and plants.
Cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed, gunja, dope, pot, grass, hashish, etc.) is a prohibited drug in Western Australia.
Whether the cannabis is in the form of a plant, leaf, cigarette or resin, it is illegal to:
- Possess or use cannabis.
- Sell or offer to sell cannabis.
- Supply (give) someone cannabis.
- Manufacture or prepare cannabis for use.
- Cultivate (grow) cannabis.
- Cultivate cannabis with intent to sell or supply.
- For an owner or occupier of a place to allow that place to be used for cultivation, manufacture, sell or supply or use of cannabis.
- Sell or supply a thing knowing it will be used in the hydroponic cultivation of cannabis.
A person does not commit a crime if they are in possession of medicinal cannabis obtained from a pharmacy with a prescription from their doctor.