Italy Maintains Hemp Flower Ban Pending Constitutional Review in 2027

Italy's prohibition on hemp flowers will remain in effect while the Constitutional Court reviews the regulation, with hearings scheduled to begin in February 2027. The court will examine whether non-intoxicating cannabis products can legally be penalized under current law. This case has significant implications for patients seeking access to low-THC therapeutic hemp products and reflects ongoing European tensions between prohibition and medical access. The outcome could establish important precedent for distinguishing between intoxicating and non-intoxicating cannabis preparations in Italian law.