Jordan
Is Hemp Legal in Jordan?
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Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Jordan. The Ministry of Agriculture has not licensed commercial hemp cultivation, and Law No. 23 of 2016 makes no distinction between hemp and psychoactive cannabis.
The National Agricultural Research Center (NARC) has not approved hemp cultivars. Jordan's water-scarce agriculture sector — managed under the Jordan Valley Authority for the Jordan River basin — has focused on high-value greenhouse crops and dates rather than hemp. Imported hemp seed for animal feed, hemp protein for human consumption, and hemp fiber for textile manufacturing are blocked at customs. The Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply has not issued any hemp processing licenses. Farmers found cultivating Cannabis sativa face the same penalties as marijuana cultivators under Law No. 23.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Jordan
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited (no hemp definition)
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; National Agricultural Research Center (NARC)
Key regulation
Law No. 23 of 2016
Effective
August 16, 2016
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp seeds, fiber, hurd, and finished hemp goods are blocked at Queen Alia, Aqaba, and land crossings. No commercial hemp processing licenses exist.
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