Nauru
Is Hemp Legal in Nauru?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Nauru. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists.
Nauru's small land area, much of which was degraded by phosphate mining, offers limited arable terrain, and policymakers have not pursued hemp cultivation. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp-derived foods cannot be lawfully imported. The Department of Commerce, Industry and Environment has no licensing framework for cannabis-family crops. Nauru Customs treats hemp materials identically to cannabis under the Illicit Drugs Control Act.
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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Nauru
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Department of Commerce, Industry and Environment; Nauru Police Force
Key regulation
Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004
Effective
January 1, 2004
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. Nauru has no industrial hemp licensing framework. Hemp seeds, fiber, and foods are denied entry by Customs at Nauru International Airport under the Illicit Drugs Control Act.
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