Possession
Unlawful
Response depends on circumstances
Legal guide · Australian edition
Cannabis laws in Northern Territory
Cannabis remains a prohibited drug in the Northern Territory. How a minor matter is handled can depend on the amount, location, circumstances and the person involved.
Cultivation
Unlawful
Plant count and method matter
Supply
Criminal offence
Serious penalties can apply
Driving
Separate offence
Roadside testing applies
The starting point
NT Government guidance identifies possession, supply and manufacture of prohibited drugs—including cannabis—as offences.
Why circumstances matter
Minor-offence pathways do not legalise cannabis. Location, prior history, quantity and evidence of supply can affect whether an infringement, diversion response or prosecution is available.
Driving is a separate issue
The NT separately prohibits driving with a prohibited drug in the blood. A minor possession pathway does not protect a driver from road-law consequences.
Other states and territories
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