Is CBD Legal in Montenegro?
May 29, 2026
Montenegro restricts CBD under CALIMS pharmaceutical rules. Learn 2026 import seizures, narcotic risk, and enforcement.
Montenegro restricts CBD under CALIMS pharmaceutical rules. Learn 2026 import seizures, narcotic risk, and enforcement.
CBD sits in a restricted gray zone in Montenegro. The Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro (CALIMS) treats cannabidiol products with therapeutic claims as unregistered medicines, and no CBD product has received marketing authorization. The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management does not separately regulate cannabidiol-derived consumer goods.
Cosmetic CBD topicals meeting EU-style standards may circulate, but ingestible oils and tinctures face seizure under the Law on the Prevention of Abuse of Narcotic Drugs if THC is detected. Sellers may face administrative penalties under the Consumer Protection Law and criminal liability under Criminal Code Article 300 if products are deemed narcotic. CALIMS has not authorized Epidyolex or other cannabidiol medicines for the Montenegrin market.
Imports through Podgorica Airport and the Port of Bar are routinely held by customs, and online purchases frequently fail to clear.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Restricted
Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (CALIMS); Ministry of Health
Zero detectable THC; no authorized therapeutic products
Law on Medicines and Medical Devices; Narcotic Drugs Prevention Law
Commercial CBD import requires CALIMS authorization, which has not been granted for any product. Personal shipments seized at Podgorica Airport. As a non-EU country, Montenegro applies customs duties and full narcotic-control scrutiny to incoming cannabinoid products.
