Mozambique
Is Hemp Legal in Mozambique?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Mozambique. The Ministerio da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural has no licensing framework for Cannabis sativa L., and Lei 3/97 captures all cannabis biomass without a low-THC carve-out.
Pilot proposals from regional agribusiness groups have not reached the Assembleia da Republica. Mozambique is positioned geographically to enter the southern African hemp trade, but the legal infrastructure remains unbuilt as of 2026. Cabo Delgado's security situation further complicates any cultivation pilot in the country's principal cannabis-growing regions.
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 ·
Mozambique
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministerio da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural; PRM
Key regulation
Lei N degrees 3/97 de 13 de Marco
Effective
March 13, 1997
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp import and export are prohibited. Mozambican customs apply controlled-substance rules to all Cannabis sativa material. No commercial hemp trade is permitted.
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