Romania
Is Hemp Legal in Romania?
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Legal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is legal in Romania for licensed farmers. Law No. 339/2005 on the legal regime of plants, substances and narcotic and psychotropic preparations, together with EU agricultural rules, allows cultivation of Cannabis sativa varieties listed in the EU Common Catalogue with THC at or below 0.3 percent.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development licenses cultivation, while the National Anti-Drug Agency (ANA) monitors compliance. Romanian farmers grow hemp for seed, oil, fiber, and CBD raw material, particularly in Moldavian and Transylvanian regions with historic hemp traditions. Operators must source EU-approved seed, submit field declarations to APIA (Payment and Intervention Agency for Agriculture), and tolerate inspections that include THC testing on flowering material.
Hemp foods, textiles, and construction materials circulate freely within the EU single market. Smokable hemp flower above 0.3 percent THC is treated as cannabis under Law 143/2000 and carries criminal penalties.
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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Romania
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
0.3% THC (EU agricultural standard)
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; National Anti-Drug Agency (ANA)
Key regulation
Law No. 339/2005; EU Regulation 2021/2115 (CAP)
Effective
July 29, 2005
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Limited
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp seed, fiber, and finished products move freely across EU borders. Imports from outside the EU require phytosanitary certificates and customs declarations through ANAF.
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