Tajikistan
Is Hemp Legal in Tajikistan?
Status
Illegal
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Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal in Tajikistan. The Ministry of Agriculture does not register industrial hemp varieties, and the 2000 narcotics law treats the entire Cannabis sativa plant as controlled material.
Illegal cultivation under Article 201 of the Criminal Code carries 5 to 10 years for limited plots and up to 25 years for large-scale or organized cultivation. Hemp seed, fiber, and hemp food imports are not approved by the Customs Service. Wild cannabis growth in the Pamir-Alay foothills has historically been a focus of Drug Control Agency eradication operations.
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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Tajikistan
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; Drug Control Agency; Customs Service
Key regulation
Law No. 873 of 2000 on Narcotic Drugs; Criminal Code Article 201
Effective
December 10, 2000
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. No domestic licensing framework exists. The Customs Service blocks hemp seed and fiber shipments at land crossings and Dushanbe International Airport.
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