Niue
Is Hemp Legal in Niue?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Niue. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (Niue) controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists.
The Niue Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has not opened a pathway for low-THC cannabis cultivation. New Zealand's industrial hemp framework under the Misuse of Drugs (Industrial Hemp) Regulations 2006 was not extended to Niue. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp-derived foods cannot be lawfully imported. Niue Customs at Hanan Field treats hemp materials identically to cannabis under the 1975 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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Niue
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Niue Police Department
Key regulation
Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (Niue)
Effective
January 1, 1975
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. Niue has no industrial hemp licensing framework, distinct from New Zealand. Hemp seeds, fiber, and foods are denied entry by Customs at Hanan Field under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.
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