Czech Republic
Is Hemp Legal in Czech Republic?
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is legal in the Czech Republic under Act No. 167/1998 Coll., which permits cultivation of Cannabis sativa varieties containing up to 1.0% THC. Growers cultivating more than 100 square metres must notify the State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL) and submit annual reports detailing variety, area, and disposal of harvested material. EU-listed seed varieties from the Common Catalogue may be planted without additional licensing.
The Ministry of Agriculture and the Czech Agriculture and Food Inspection Authority oversee hemp seed and CBD-flower agriculture, fibre processing, and food applications. Czech hemp food products — hemp seed, hemp oil, hemp protein — circulate freely under EU food law. The 1.0% THC threshold (raised from 0.3% in 2022) makes the Czech Republic one of the most permissive industrial hemp regimes in the EU.
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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Czech Republic
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
1.0% THC for industrial hemp
Regulator
State Institute for Drug Control (SÚKL); Ministry of Agriculture
Key regulation
Act No. 167/1998 Coll.; EU Common Catalogue of Varieties
Effective
January 1, 2022
Adult-use cannabis
Decriminalized
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp seed, fibre, and flower products complying with the 1.0% THC limit may be freely traded within the EU and imported under standard customs procedures. Non-EU imports require SÚKL notification for cultivation-grade seed.
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