Liberia
Is Hemp Legal in Liberia?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Liberia. The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act of 2014 makes no distinction between low-THC and high-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Ministry of Agriculture has issued no licensing framework comparable to those in Ghana or Lesotho.
The LDEA continues to eradicate rural cannabis plots in Lofa, Bong, and Nimba counties; cultivation carries 10 years to life under Section 14.72. Imported hemp seed, hemp protein, and hemp fibre products are classified as cannabis derivatives by Liberia Revenue Authority Customs and held at port. The 2014 Land Rights Act and the National Hemp Industry proposal floated in 2021 have not produced enabling legislation.
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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Liberia
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; LDEA
Key regulation
Controlled Drugs and Substances Act 2014
Effective
August 29, 2014
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp cultivation is barred. Hemp food and fibre imports are treated as cannabis derivatives by Customs. No commercial export pathway exists.
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