Samoa
Is Hemp Legal in Samoa?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Samoa. The Narcotics Act 1967 controls the entire Cannabis sativa L. plant without a low-THC carve-out, and no commercial hemp licensing scheme exists under the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Hemp seeds, fiber, hempcrete, and hemp-derived foods cannot be lawfully imported or cultivated. Samoa Customs and Quarantine apply the cannabis schedule to all Cannabis sativa material. Penalties under the Narcotics Act include fines and imprisonment, with cultivation prosecuted identically to high-THC cannabis. Pacific Community (SPC) regional agricultural diversification studies have not yet been adopted into Samoan hemp policy.
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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Samoa
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries; Samoa Police Service
Key regulation
Narcotics Act 1967
Effective
January 1, 1967
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. No commercial industrial hemp license exists in Samoa. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp food products are denied entry by Samoa Customs and Quarantine under the Narcotics Act 1967, regardless of THC content.
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