Is Hemp Legal in East Timor?

Industrial hemp is not authorised in Timor-Leste. The Ministerio da Agricultura e Pescas has no public licensing programme for Cannabis sativa L. cultivation, and the Penal Code captures all cannabis plant material without a THC carve-out for fibre or seed varieties.

No commercial hemp acreage exists in the thirteen municipios, and the country is not a party to any regional hemp framework comparable to the EU Common Catalogue. Coffee remains the dominant cash crop. Imported hemp fibre, seed, and CBD-derived consumer goods are not lawful for commercial sale and face customs interdiction.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.