Is Hemp Legal in Lebanon?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is legal in Lebanon under Law 178 of 2020 with a 1% THC threshold. CRA licenses Bekaa Valley cultivation, but scaling has been slow.
Industrial hemp is legal in Lebanon under Law 178 of 2020 with a 1% THC threshold. CRA licenses Bekaa Valley cultivation, but scaling has been slow.
Industrial hemp is legal in Lebanon under Law 178 of 2020, which established the legal and regulatory framework for cultivating Cannabis sativa with less than 1 percent THC for industrial purposes — a notably higher threshold than the EU or US 0.3 percent line.
The Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA) issues cultivation and processing licenses, prioritizing Bekaa Valley farmers who historically grew illicit cannabis. The Ministry of Agriculture supports cultivar selection, and the Ministry of Industry oversees fiber, hurd, and seed-oil processing. Despite the legal opening, commercial cultivation has been slow to scale due to delays in CRA board appointments, currency volatility (LBP devaluation has exceeded 95 percent since 2019), and difficulty securing international processing partners. Export markets including the UAE, Egypt, and EU have been discussed in trade missions.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Legal
Cannabis Regulatory Authority (CRA); Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Industry
1.0% THC max
Law 178 of 2020
Hemp seed and biomass imports require Ministry of Agriculture authorization. Finished hemp exports require CRA licensure; commercial export volumes remain limited pending regulatory build-out.
