Libya
Is Hemp Legal in Libya?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Libya. Law No. 7 of 1990 covers all cannabis varieties without distinguishing low-THC industrial hemp from psychoactive strains. Neither the Ministry of Agriculture in Tripoli nor parallel structures in the east have established a hemp licensing programme; agricultural policy focuses on cereals, olives, dates, and dairy.
No commercial hemp cultivation, fibre processing, or hempseed-food production is permitted. Imports of hemp seed, fibre, or finished goods are treated as controlled-cannabis imports absent a specific exemption, which has not been issued. The continuing political division and security situation make a near-term hemp regulatory framework unlikely without national-level legal reform.
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 ·
Libya
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal hemp threshold; all cannabis cultivation prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; Customs Authority
Key regulation
Law No. 7 of 1990
Effective
January 1, 1990
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports and exports are prohibited. The Libyan Customs Authority treats all Cannabis sativa material as controlled under Law No. 7 of 1990, with no industrial-hemp exemption. Practical enforcement is uneven across the country.
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