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Cannabis and hemp laws
Burkina Faso
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 Burkina Faso?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Burkina Faso. Law No. 017-99/AN of 29 April 1999 on the suppression of drug trafficking and consumption classifies cannabis as a stupefiant.
Is CBD legal in Burkina Faso?
CBD is illegal in Burkina Faso. Law No. 017-99/AN treats cannabidiol derivatives as stupefiants without a THC threshold that would exempt CBD products.
Is hemp legal in Burkina Faso?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Burkina Faso. Law No. 017-99/AN does not distinguish between psychoactive cannabis and low-THC hemp.
Can you travel to Burkina Faso with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of recreational cannabis are prohibited. Personal and commercial import of CBD is not permitted.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis and its seeds are fully prohibited; Burkina Faso has no hemp cultivation or seed licensing framework.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Burkina Faso's Code des drogues (1999) bans all plants and substances classified as narcotics under the international conventions (art. 6), which authorities apply to cannabis in every form. The law makes no distinction between recreational, medical or industrial cannabis, leaving no lawful basis for trading viable seeds. Cultivation, sale and possession are criminal offences punishable by imprisonment and fines.
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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.