San Marino
Is Hemp Legal in San Marino?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is effectively illegal in San Marino. Law No. 78/1994 controls Cannabis sativa L. without a domestic low-THC carve-out comparable to Italian Law 242/2016, and no Sammarinese industrial hemp licensing scheme has been established.
The Republic's small territory and agricultural ministry have not opened a pathway for low-THC cannabis cultivation. Hemp foods and products imported through Italian retail channels may circulate informally, but commercial Sammarinese hemp cultivation or processing is not authorized. The ISS and the Segreteria di Stato per il Territorio l'Ambiente e l'Agricoltura have no licensing framework for industrial hemp. Imported hemp materials are subject to Sammarinese narcotics law and Italian customs.
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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San Marino
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited; no domestic low-THC carve-out
Regulator
Segreteria di Stato per il Territorio, l'Ambiente e l'Agricoltura; Gendarmeria di San Marino
Key regulation
Law No. 78 of 1994
Effective
June 2, 1994
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports for commercial cultivation or processing are prohibited without specific authorization. Goods transit Italian customs under the bilateral framework. No industrial hemp licensing scheme operates in San Marino.
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