Suriname
Is Hemp Legal in Suriname?
Status
Illegal
Covers
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Suriname. The 1998 Narcotic Drugs Act controls all Cannabis sativa L. material without a low-THC carve-out, and no commercial hemp licensing framework exists under the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV).
Hemp seeds, fiber, hempcrete, and hemp foods cannot be lawfully imported or cultivated. Customs applies the cannabis schedule to all hemp materials. Penalties under the 1998 Act include imprisonment and fines, with cultivation prosecuted identically to high-THC cannabis. Surinamese agricultural policy has not yet adopted hemp diversification programs comparable to those in CARICOM neighbors.
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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Suriname
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries (LVV); Korps Politie Suriname
Key regulation
Wet Verdovende Middelen 1998
Effective
January 1, 1998
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 Suriname. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp foods are denied entry by Surinamese Customs under the 1998 Narcotic Drugs Act, regardless of THC content.
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