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Cannabis and hemp laws
Botswana
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Botswana?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Botswana. The Drugs and Related Substances Act (Cap 63:04) criminalises cultivation, possession, and supply of cannabis (matekwane).
Is CBD legal in Botswana?
CBD is illegal in Botswana. The Drugs and Related Substances Act does not exempt cannabidiol, and the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) has not registered consumer or pharmaceutical CBD products.
Is hemp legal in Botswana?
Industrial hemp is not authorised in Botswana. The Ministry of Agriculture has no licensing framework for Cannabis sativa L., and the Drugs and Related Substances Act captures all cannabis biomass regardless of THC content.
Can you travel to Botswana with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports and exports are not authorised.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Botswana's Cannabis Act 2025 creates licences for medicinal and industrial cannabis; unlicensed seed dealing stays illegal.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Botswana historically banned all cannabis, including hemp and CBD, under the Drugs and Related Substances Act, as confirmed by a BoMRA prohibition notice. Parliament passed the Cannabis Act, 2025 in August 2025 to regulate cultivation, production, import, export and processing strictly for medicinal, scientific, research and industrial purposes, and Cannabis Regulations gazetted in January 2026 set out licence categories including cultivation, import and export. Until the Act fully commences and licences are issued, any unlicensed sale, purchase or gifting of viable seeds remains criminal, and recreational cannabis stays prohibited.
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.