Is Hemp Legal in Mozambique?
May 29, 2026
Hemp is illegal in Mozambique. No licensing framework exists. Lei 3/97 treats all Cannabis sativa biomass as a controlled substance.
Hemp is illegal in Mozambique. No licensing framework exists. Lei 3/97 treats all Cannabis sativa biomass as a controlled substance.
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.
Illegal
Ministerio da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural; PRM
Prohibited
Lei N degrees 3/97 de 13 de Marco
Hemp import and export are prohibited. Mozambican customs apply controlled-substance rules to all Cannabis sativa material. No commercial hemp trade is permitted.
