Marshall Islands
Is Hemp Legal in Marshall Islands?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in the Marshall Islands. Title 41 of the Revised Code controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists.
The country's coral atoll geography, with limited soil and arable land, has not driven any policy interest in hemp cultivation. Hemp seeds, fiber, and finished hemp foods cannot be lawfully imported. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce has no licensing framework for cannabis-family crops. Marshall Islands Customs treats hemp materials identically to cannabis under Title 41.
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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Marshall Islands
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Natural Resources and Commerce; Marshall Islands Police Department
Key regulation
Marshall Islands Revised Code, Title 41
Effective
January 1, 1987
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. The Marshall Islands has no industrial hemp licensing framework. Hemp seeds, fiber, and foods are denied entry by Customs under Title 41 of the Revised Code.
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