Is Hemp Legal in Honduras?

Industrial hemp is illegal in Honduras. There is no licensing program, no THC threshold distinguishing hemp from drug cannabis, and no agricultural extension support for Cannabis sativa cultivation.

The Secretaria de Agricultura y Ganaderia (SAG) does not issue hemp permits, and DLCN treats all Cannabis sativa fields as illicit drug crops subject to eradication under Decree 126-89. Imports of hemp seed, fiber, hempcrete, or textiles routinely face customs holds, and finished food products such as hemp protein and seed oil are rejected at the border. Trade associations have lobbied for a medical and industrial cannabis framework, but as of 2026 no bill has advanced through Congress.

Researchers seeking to study hemp would require special ministerial authorization that has not been publicly granted to private operators.

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