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Is Hemp Legal in Mali?
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Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Mali. Law No. 2018-019 does not distinguish between psychoactive cannabis and low-THC hemp, and the Ministere du Developpement Rural has not registered hemp as a permitted crop or established a licensing framework. The Office de Protection des Vegetaux (OPV) does not certify hemp seed.
Hemp seeds, fibre, hurd, biomass, and finished products are treated as stupefiants by the Direction Generale des Douanes. There is no pilot programme for hemp textile, food, or construction applications. Security conditions across the central and northern regions complicate any near-term agricultural reform. Importers should expect refusal at Bamako-Senou airport and at all land borders.
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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Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
No legal hemp threshold
Regulator
Ministere du Developpement Rural; Office de Protection des Vegetaux (OPV); OCS
Key regulation
Law No. 2018-019 of 27 February 2018 on drugs, psychotropic substances and precursors
Effective
February 27, 2018
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of hemp seed, fibre, biomass, and finished hemp products are prohibited. Customs treats hemp shipments as stupefiants. No commercial cultivation licenses are issued.
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