Is Hemp Legal in Sao Tome and Principe?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is illegal in Sao Tome and Principe. Law No. 7/2008 makes no hemp distinction; cultivation remains prohibited.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Sao Tome and Principe. Law No. 7/2008 makes no hemp distinction; cultivation remains prohibited.
Industrial hemp is illegal in Sao Tome and Principe. Law No. 7/2008 covers all cannabis varieties without distinguishing low-THC industrial hemp. The Ministerio da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural has not licensed hemp cultivation; cocoa, coffee, and pepper remain the priority export crops under the country's agricultural policy.
No commercial hemp cultivation, fibre processing, or hempseed-food production is permitted. Imports of hemp seed, fibre, or finished goods are treated as controlled-cannabis imports absent a specific exemption, which has not been issued. There is no legislative proposal to create a hemp regime.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministerio da Agricultura e Desenvolvimento Rural; Direccao das Alfandegas
No legal hemp threshold; all cannabis cultivation prohibited
Lei No. 7/2008
Hemp imports and exports are prohibited. Customs treats all Cannabis sativa material as controlled under Law No. 7/2008, with no industrial-hemp exemption.
