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Cannabis and hemp laws
Brazil
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical legal; CBD medical use only, hemp legal
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 28, 2026
Brazil
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Brazil?
No, recreational weed is not legal in Brazil, but possessing up to 40 grams for personal use is decriminalized.
Is CBD legal in Brazil?
CBD is legal in Brazil only through medical channels regulated by ANVISA.
Is hemp legal in Brazil?
Industrial hemp cultivation became legal in Brazil on January 28, 2026, when ANVISA approved a package of five Collegiate Board Resolutions (RDCs) that opened domestic production of cannabis containing no more than 0.3% THC for medical, pharmaceutical, and industrial use.
Can you travel to Brazil with cannabis or CBD?
Recreational import or export of cannabis is a felony, Article 33 of Law 11.343/2006 combined with the transnational aggravator in Article 40 raises sentences by one-sixth to two-thirds on top of the 5-to-15-year base. Personal import is permitted under RDC 660/2022 with a valid prescription from a licensed Brazilian physician and prior registration with ANVISA via the gov.br portal.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Courts treat seed possession leniently; ANVISA now authorizes licensed seed imports for medical and hemp use.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Restricted
Gifting
Restricted
Brazilian courts have repeatedly held that importing or possessing small quantities of cannabis seeds is not a crime under Law 11,343/2006 because seeds contain no THC, though there is still no licensed retail seed market. In November 2024 the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) authorized industrial hemp below 0.3% THC for medical and pharmaceutical purposes and ordered ANVISA to regulate, and ANVISA resolutions published in early 2026 (RDC 1,011-1,015) authorize licensed import of seeds and seedlings. Unauthorized germination for drug purposes remains prosecutable.
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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.