Kiribati
Is Hemp Legal in Kiribati?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Kiribati. The Dangerous Drugs Act Cap. 22 controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists under the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development.
Climate and soil constraints across the atoll geography have limited any policy interest in hemp cultivation. Hemp seeds, fiber, and finished hemp foods cannot be lawfully imported. Kiribati Customs at Bonriki International Airport treats hemp materials as cannabis under the Dangerous Drugs Act, with penalties identical to high-THC cannabis offenses.
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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Kiribati
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development; Kiribati Police Service
Key regulation
Dangerous Drugs Act, Cap. 22
Effective
January 1, 1970
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. Kiribati has no industrial hemp licensing framework. Hemp seeds and fiber are denied entry by Customs at Bonriki International Airport under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
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