Is Weed Legal in Azerbaijan?
May 29, 2026
Marijuana is illegal in Azerbaijan under Criminal Code Arts. 234-235. Small possession triggers AZN 1,500+ administrative fine; large quantities 12 years.
Marijuana is illegal in Azerbaijan under Criminal Code Arts. 234-235. Small possession triggers AZN 1,500+ administrative fine; large quantities 12 years.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Azerbaijan. The Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (Articles 234 and 235) and the Law on Narcological Service and Control (Law No. 1018-IQ, 2005) classify cannabis as a controlled narcotic, with possession thresholds set by the Cabinet of Ministers Decree No. 38, 2002.
Possession of less than 0.1 gram of cannabis resin or 1 gram of dried plant material can produce administrative liability with a fine of AZN 1,500 to 3,000 under the Code of Administrative Offenses; quantities above the small threshold trigger criminal liability under Article 234.1 with sentences from 1 to 3 years, scaling to 5 to 12 years for larger quantities and trafficking under Article 234.4. Enforcement is led by the State Service for Mobilization and Conscription's Anti-Drug Coordination Council and the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Heydar Aliyev International Airport (Baku) screens arrivals from Russia, Turkey, Iran, and the UAE, the principal trafficking vectors identified by the State Customs Committee.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Internal Affairs; State Customs Committee
Prohibited
Criminal Code (Arts. 234-235); Cabinet of Ministers Decree No. 38, 2002
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. The State Customs Committee operates K-9 screening at Heydar Aliyev International, the Astara crossing with Iran, the Bilasuvar and Yalama border posts, and the Baku International Sea Trade Port. Concealments in trucks via the Iranian land corridor are a documented enforcement priority.
