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Cannabis and hemp laws
Cambodia
Cannabis illegal under Law on the Control of Drugs (2012); 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 Cambodia?
Recreational and medical marijuana are illegal in Cambodia. The Law on the Control of Drugs lists cannabis as a prohibited narcotic plant, and the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD) coordinates enforcement with the Anti-Drug Department of the National Police.
Is CBD legal in Cambodia?
CBD is illegal in Cambodia. The Law on the Control of Drugs and the Law on Management of Pharmaceuticals (2007) treat cannabidiol as a controlled cannabis derivative, and the Department of Drugs and Food (DDF) of the Ministry of Health has not registered any cannabidiol product for retail or pharmaceutical use.
Is hemp legal in Cambodia?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Cambodia. The Law on the Control of Drugs does not distinguish low-THC industrial hemp from drug-type Cannabis sativa, so cultivation of any cannabis variety is treated as a Group I narcotic offense.
Can you travel to Cambodia with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis is a Group I narcotic; seeds not separately scheduled but cultivation and supply are crimes, loosely enforced.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Law on Drug Control (2012, amended 2020) lists cannabis as a Group I narcotic; Articles 40–41 impose 2–5 years for personal-use possession and Article 42 imposes 5–10 years for cultivation, which is what viable seeds enable. Seeds are not named as a separate scheduled substance, but selling or transferring them feeds into criminalised cultivation and supply conduct, and no exemption for seeds exists in the statute. The famous happy-pizza tolerance in Phnom Penh and Kampot reflects discretionary non-enforcement, not legality, and no government hemp pilot or licensing framework could be verified as of mid-2026.
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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.