Kosovo
Is Hemp Legal in Kosovo?
Status
Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp cultivation is not authorised in Kosovo. The Law on Narcotic Drugs (Law No. 02/L-128) defines cannabis to include the whole Cannabis sativa plant without an industrial-hemp THC threshold equivalent to the 0.3 percent rule in the European Union's common agricultural policy, of which Kosovo is not a member. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development (MBPZHR) has not issued cultivation licences or established a seed-variety register for hemp.
No commercial hemp fibre, seed, or CBD-extraction operations are licensed. While Kosovo's Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the European Union envisages alignment with the EU acquis, the implementing legislation for industrial hemp has not been adopted. Imports of hemp seed, fibre, and finished hemp foods are treated as cannabis-related goods absent a specific authorisation, which has not been issued.
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 ·
Kosovo
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No statutory industrial-hemp THC threshold
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development (MBPZHR); Kosovo Customs
Key regulation
Law No. 02/L-128 on Narcotic Drugs; Criminal Code Articles 273-275
Effective
June 4, 2008
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports and exports require a permit that has not been made available. Kosovo Customs treats Cannabis sativa material as a controlled-cannabis good at Pristina International Airport and all land borders. No industrial-hemp exemption from the Narcotic Drugs Law is in force.
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