Brunei
Is Hemp Legal in Brunei?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Brunei. The Misuse of Drugs Act, Chapter 27, controls the entire Cannabis sativa L. plant without a low-THC carve-out, and no commercial hemp licensing scheme exists under the Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism.
Hemp seeds, fiber, hempcrete, and hemp-derived foods cannot be lawfully imported. Brunei Customs and the NCB apply the cannabis schedule to all hemp materials. Penalties under the Misuse of Drugs Act include imprisonment, caning, and fines. Brunei's agricultural diversification strategy under Wawasan Brunei 2035 has not contemplated hemp as a permitted crop.
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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Brunei
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Primary Resources and Tourism; Narcotics Control Bureau
Key regulation
Misuse of Drugs Act, Chapter 27
Effective
January 1, 1978
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. No commercial industrial hemp license exists in Brunei. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp food products are denied entry by Brunei Customs under the Misuse of Drugs Act, regardless of THC content or country of origin.
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