Samoa
Is Weed Legal in Samoa?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Independent State of Samoa. Cannabis is a Class C narcotic under the Narcotics Act 1967 and is also controlled under the Misuse of Drugs Act, administered by the Samoa Police Service Narcotics Unit and the Ministry of Customs and Revenue.
Possession, use, cultivation, supply, and trafficking are criminal offenses. Penalties under the Narcotics Act include fines and imprisonment up to 14 years for trafficking, plus mandatory seizure of cultivation sites. Samoa's Operation Drug Free Samoa, coordinated with New Zealand and Australian Federal Police, targets local cultivation in Upolu and Savai'i. Faleolo International Airport customs screens passengers from Auckland, Sydney, and Honolulu.
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
Samoa Police Service Narcotics Unit; Ministry of Customs and Revenue
Key regulation
Narcotics Act 1967
Effective
January 1, 1967
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. Samoa Customs and Quarantine Services screen passengers and parcels at Faleolo International Airport and Apia Harbour. Trafficking quantities trigger custodial sentences of up to 14 years under the Narcotics Act 1967.
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