Solomon Islands
Is Hemp Legal in Solomon Islands?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in the Solomon Islands. The Dangerous Drugs Act, Cap. 98, 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 Livestock.
Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp-derived foods cannot be lawfully imported or cultivated. Solomon Islands Customs applies the cannabis schedule to all Cannabis sativa material. Penalties under the Dangerous Drugs Act include fines and imprisonment, with cultivation prosecuted identically to high-THC cannabis. Pacific Islands Forum agricultural diversification papers have not yet translated into Solomon Islands 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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Solomon Islands
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock; Royal Solomon Islands Police Force
Key regulation
Dangerous Drugs Act, Cap. 98
Effective
July 7, 1978
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 Solomon Islands. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp food products are denied entry by Solomon Islands Customs under the Dangerous Drugs Act, regardless of THC content.
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