Gabon
Is Hemp Legal in Gabon?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Gabon. Law No. 1/94 covers all cannabis varieties without distinguishing low-THC industrial hemp from psychoactive strains. The Ministere de l'Agriculture has not established a hemp licensing programme, and the national diversification strategy under Plan Strategique Gabon Emergent prioritises palm oil, rubber, timber, and manganese rather than hemp.
No commercial hemp cultivation, fibre processing, or hempseed-food production is permitted. Imports of hemp seed, fibre, hempcrete, or hempseed foods are treated as controlled-cannabis imports absent a specific exemption, which has not been issued. There is no legislative proposal to create a hemp regime.
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 ·
Gabon
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal hemp threshold; all cannabis cultivation prohibited
Regulator
Ministere de l'Agriculture; Direction Generale des Douanes
Key regulation
Loi No. 1/94 du 16 mars 1994
Effective
March 16, 1994
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports and exports are prohibited. Customs treats all Cannabis sativa material as controlled under Law No. 1/94, with no industrial-hemp exemption.
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