Is Hemp Legal in Laos?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is illegal in Laos. No licensing exists under Law 50/NA; customs seizes seeds and fiber. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Laos. No licensing exists under Law 50/NA; customs seizes seeds and fiber. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Laos. The Narcotics Law No. 50/NA controls the entire Cannabis sativa L. plant without a low-THC carve-out, and no commercial hemp licensing scheme exists under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Hemp seeds, fiber, hempcrete, and hemp-derived foods cannot be lawfully imported. Lao Customs and the LCDC apply the cannabis schedule to all hemp materials. Penalties under the Narcotics Law include imprisonment and fines, with cultivation prosecuted identically to high-THC cannabis. Some northern ethnic communities historically cultivated hemp for textiles, but this is not licensed under current narcotics law.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry; LCDC
Prohibited
Law on Narcotics No. 50/NA (2007, amended 2008)
Hemp imports are prohibited. No commercial industrial hemp license exists in Laos. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp foods are denied entry by Lao Customs under the Narcotics Law, regardless of THC content or country of origin.
