Moldova
Is CBD Legal in Moldova?
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Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is illegal for consumer sale in Moldova. The country's Law No. 382-XIV places cannabis and its derivatives in the schedule of psychotropic substances without a cannabidiol exemption, and the Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Activity Agency has not registered Epidyolex or any other CBD medicine for the domestic market.
Although the 2023 industrial hemp framework permits fiber and seed cultivation, the use of hemp flowers and extraction for CBD remains restricted. Importing CBD oils, tinctures, and cosmetics requires authorization that the Standing Committee on Drug Control does not grant for consumer products. Possession can be treated as a contravention under Article 85 if quantities are minimal or escalated under Article 217 of the Criminal Code.
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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Moldova
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited (consumer CBD)
Regulator
Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical Activity Agency; Standing Committee on Drug Control
Key regulation
Law No. 382-XIV of 1999 on Narcotic Substances
Effective
May 6, 1999
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD consumer imports are prohibited without Standing Committee on Drug Control authorization. The Customs Service detains CBD oils and gummies at Chișinău International Airport and refers them for forensic THC testing under the 1999 narcotics law.
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