Angola
Is Hemp Legal in Angola?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Angola. The Ministerio da Agricultura e Pescas has no licensing framework for Cannabis sativa L., and Lei 3/99 captures all cannabis biomass regardless of THC content.
No public licensing initiative has been announced. Angola's agribusiness focus remains on coffee, cotton, and food crops under the Programa Integrado de Desenvolvimento Rural e Combate a Pobreza. Reform legislation for hemp has not been introduced in the Assembleia Nacional.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Angola
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministerio da Agricultura e Pescas; ARMED
Key regulation
Lei N degrees 3/99 de 6 de Agosto
Effective
August 6, 1999
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp import and export are prohibited. AGT customs apply controlled-substance rules to all Cannabis sativa material. No commercial hemp trade is permitted.
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