Belarus
Is Hemp Legal in Belarus?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Belarus. The country revoked its industrial hemp cultivation pathway in 2017, and the Ministry of Health's List of Controlled Substances covers the whole Cannabis sativa plant without a low-THC carve-out.
Cultivating any cannabis plant, including hemp with trace THC, falls under Article 328 of the Criminal Code with imprisonment of 2 to 5 years for personal cultivation and 3 to 8 years where intent to distribute is established. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food does not maintain a registered hemp variety list, and hemp seed, fiber, and food imports are not approved by the State Standardization Committee.
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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Belarus
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture and Food; Ministry of Internal Affairs
Key regulation
Criminal Code Article 328; Ministry of Health List of Controlled Substances
Effective
January 1, 2017
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. The State Customs Committee blocks hemp seed and fiber consignments at Minsk National Airport and the Belarusian-EU land borders. No commercial hemp licenses are issued domestically.
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