Myanmar
Is Hemp Legal in Myanmar?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Myanmar. The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation does not register industrial hemp varieties for commercial cultivation, and the 1993 Narcotic Drugs Law covers the entire Cannabis sativa plant without a low-THC exemption.
Cultivation under Section 19 of the 1993 Law carries a minimum of 5 years and up to 10 years' imprisonment plus fines, with no smaller-quantity carve-out. Hemp seed, fiber, and hemp food imports are not approved by the Customs Department. Cannabis cultivation in Shan, Kachin, and Chin states remains tied to the illicit market and is a target of CCDAC and military eradication operations.
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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Myanmar
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Irrigation; Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control
Key regulation
Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law (SLORC Law No. 1/93)
Effective
January 27, 1993
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. No domestic hemp licensing framework exists. Customs detains hemp seed and fiber shipments at Yangon International Airport and the Thai border crossings.
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