Burkina Faso
Is Hemp Legal in Burkina Faso?
Status
Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Burkina Faso. Law No. 017-99/AN does not distinguish between psychoactive cannabis and low-THC hemp. The Ministere de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Animales et Halieutiques has not registered hemp as a permitted crop, and no licensing framework, seed register, or pilot programme has been gazetted.
Hemp seeds, fibre, hurd, biomass, and finished products are treated as stupefiants by Customs. There is no commercial hemp cultivation pathway for cotton-substitute fibre, food, or construction. Reform discussions around export-grade hemp have surfaced occasionally in agricultural press, but no draft law has been deposited with the Assemblee Legislative de Transition as of 2026.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Key facts ·
Burkina Faso
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal hemp threshold
Regulator
Ministere de l'Agriculture, des Ressources Animales et Halieutiques; CNLD
Key regulation
Law No. 017-99/AN of 29 April 1999 on drug trafficking and consumption
Effective
April 29, 1999
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of hemp seed, fibre, biomass, and finished hemp products are prohibited. Customs treats hemp shipments as stupefiants. No commercial cultivation licenses are issued.
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