Is Hemp Legal in Federated States of Micronesia?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is illegal in the Federated States of Micronesia. No licensing exists under FSM Code Title 11. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Industrial hemp is illegal in the Federated States of Micronesia. No licensing exists under FSM Code Title 11. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Industrial hemp is illegal in the Federated States of Micronesia. Title 11 of the FSM Code controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists at the national or state level.
Across the four states, no agricultural ministry has opened a pathway for low-THC cannabis cultivation. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp foods cannot be lawfully imported. FSM Customs treats hemp materials identically to cannabis under the Controlled Substances Act. The Department of Resources and Development has no licensing framework for cannabis-family crops.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Department of Resources and Development; FSM National Police
Prohibited
FSM Code Title 11, Chapter 11
Hemp imports are prohibited. FSM has no industrial hemp licensing framework. Hemp seeds, fiber, and foods are denied entry by Customs at Pohnpei International Airport and other state airports under FSM Code Title 11.
