Is Hemp Legal in Fiji?

Industrial hemp is not legally distinguished from cannabis in Fiji. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 classifies all Cannabis sativa L. material as a controlled drug without a THC-percentage carve-out. The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways has not opened licensed hemp cultivation. Talks about exploring industrial hemp for the Pacific region have surfaced periodically, including discussion at the Forum Economic Ministers Meeting, but no Fijian licensing regime exists.

Cultivation without authorization is prosecuted as cannabis cultivation under Section 5 of the 2004 Act, with sentences scaling by plant count. Hemp seed foods and hemp textiles imported through Fiji Revenue and Customs sometimes pass when clearly labeled as finished goods with no viable seed, but raw hemp biomass and seed lots are detained. There is no domestic processor for hemp fiber, grain, or CBD. Smallholder farmers reportedly cultivate cannabis for the illicit market, particularly in Kadavu, but this remains illegal regardless of intended end use.

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