Is Weed Legal in Tajikistan?
May 29, 2026
Marijuana is illegal in Tajikistan under Criminal Code Articles 200-204. Possession up to 5 years; trafficking up to 25. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Marijuana is illegal in Tajikistan under Criminal Code Articles 200-204. Possession up to 5 years; trafficking up to 25. Full 2026 compliance guide.
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Republic of Tajikistan. Cannabis is controlled under the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan (Articles 200 to 204) and Law No. 873 of 2000 on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors.
Article 200 punishes illegal manufacture, acquisition, storage, transport, or transfer with up to 5 years' imprisonment for personal-use quantities. Article 200 Part 2 (intent to distribute, group, large quantities) escalates to 5 to 10 years; Part 3 (especially large quantities, organized criminal group, supply to minors) carries 10 to 15 years with property confiscation. Article 201 (illegal cultivation in large amounts) and Article 289 (smuggling of narcotics) historically carried capital punishment, with the death penalty under a moratorium since 2004 and reduced in practice to 25 years. The Drug Control Agency under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, established in 2000, leads enforcement alongside the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Drug Control Agency under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan; Ministry of Internal Affairs
Prohibited
Criminal Code Articles 200 to 204; Law No. 873 of 2000 on Narcotic Drugs
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. The Customs Service under the Government of Tajikistan and the Drug Control Agency screen the Afghan border, Dushanbe International Airport, and Khujand crossings. Smuggling under Article 289 can carry up to 25 years' imprisonment with confiscation.
