Uzbekistan
Is Hemp Legal in Uzbekistan?
Status
Illegal
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Industrial hemp is illegal for general cultivation in Uzbekistan. The 1999 narcotics law and the Cabinet of Ministers list of controlled substances cover the entire Cannabis sativa plant, and the Ministry of Agriculture does not register industrial hemp varieties for commercial farming.
Any cultivation is treated under Article 270 of the Criminal Code with fines of 25 to 50 minimum monthly wages and imprisonment up to 3 years, rising to 5 to 10 years for large-scale or organized cultivation. Imports of hemp seed, fiber, and hemp food products are not approved by the State Customs Committee.
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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Uzbekistan
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; State Customs Committee
Key regulation
Law No. 813-XII of 1999 on Narcotic Drugs; Criminal Code Article 270
Effective
August 19, 1999
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Hemp imports are prohibited. Hemp seeds, fiber, and hemp foods are not approved by the State Customs Committee or the State Sanitary and Epidemiological Surveillance Service. No commercial hemp license framework exists.
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