Is Hemp Legal in Niue?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is illegal in Niue. No licensing exists under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Niue. No licensing exists under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. Full 2026 compliance guide.
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.
Illegal
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries; Niue Police Department
Prohibited
Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (Niue)
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.
