Sort of! Weed is partially legal in Rogaland.
![Little kid saying "I know you're talking about smoking weed"](/_next/image?url=%2Fsort-of.gif&w=750&q=75&dpl=dpl_JAiHqLcfrWb5gZXisnTqrYNkQ397)
Overview
In Rogaland, Norway, as well as across the country, the legality of cannabis remains stringent. Recreational cannabis is illegal, with possession of small quantities typically resulting in fines. The legal framework does not differentiate significantly across different regions of Norway, so the rules applicable nationwide also apply in Rogaland. Medical cannabis, however, is legal but subject to strict regulations; it is available to patients under very specific conditions and only through a doctor's prescription. CBD is legal provided it contains less than 0.0% THC. There is ongoing debate and public discourse regarding the potential for law reform towards decriminalization and medical use, reflecting a gradual shift in public opinion and political attitudes.
Regarding specific compounds like Delta-8, Delta-9 THC, and THCA, the Norwegian law does not separate these explicitly from general cannabis regulations. As recreational use of cannabis, which these compounds are a part of, is illegal, it is implied that these specific cannabinoids are also not allowed for recreational use. On the other hand, CBD, a non-psychoactive component, is legal under the strict condition that it does not contain psychoactive levels of THC. Despite the evolving discourse around cannabis laws globally, Norway maintains its conservative stance, with strict regulations on cannabis and its derivatives.