Myanmar
Is Weed Legal in Myanmar?
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Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Cannabis is controlled under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Law (State Law and Order Restoration Council Law No. 1/93), enacted on 27 January 1993, administered by the Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC).
Section 16(c) punishes possession with imprisonment of 3 to 5 years, with mandatory treatment ordered regardless of whether dependence is established. Possession of between 2 and 75 grams is treated as possession with intent to sell and triggers harsher sentencing. Section 19 (cultivation) carries a minimum of 5 years and up to 10 years' imprisonment plus fines, while Section 20 (sale, transport, import, or export) carries a minimum of 15 years and may extend to life imprisonment or the death penalty. CCDAC, the Myanmar Police Force Drug Enforcement Division, and Customs Department enforce, though enforcement capacity is uneven amid the ongoing post-2021 political situation.
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
Central Committee for Drug Abuse Control (CCDAC); Myanmar Police Force Drug Enforcement Division
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
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. The Customs Department screens travelers at Yangon International Airport, Mandalay International Airport, and the Myawaddy and Muse border crossings. Smuggling under Section 20 of the 1993 Law carries a minimum 15 years' imprisonment, potentially extending to the death penalty.
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