Nauru
Is Weed Legal in Nauru?
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Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Nauru. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004, modeled on regional Pacific frameworks, prohibits possession, cultivation, importation, and supply of cannabis, and the Nauru Police Force enforces narcotics offenses across the 21-square-kilometer island.
Cannabis is classified as an illicit drug under the Act's schedules. Possession carries fines and imprisonment up to several years; trafficking and importation offenses carry significantly longer sentences. The Nauru Crimes Act 2016, which modernized the country's criminal law from the previous Queensland-derived code, retained drug-related offenses. Enforcement focuses on Nauru International Airport at Yaren and the seaport at Aiwo. No medical cannabis or industrial hemp legislation has been enacted.
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
Nauru Police Force; Department of Health and Medical Services
Key regulation
Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004; Crimes Act 2016
Effective
January 1, 2004
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 and the Customs Act. Nauru Customs screens passengers and freight at Nauru International Airport, with most arrivals from Brisbane via Nauru Airlines.
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