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Cannabis and hemp laws
Cook Islands
Cannabis illegal under the Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004; 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 the Cook Islands?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Cook Islands. The Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004 schedules cannabis as a Class C controlled drug, and the Cook Islands Police Service enforces narcotics offenses across Rarotonga and the outer islands.
Is CBD legal in the Cook Islands?
CBD is illegal in the Cook Islands. The Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004 does not exempt cannabidiol from cannabis scheduling, and Te Marae Ora Cook Islands Ministry of Health has not authorized any cannabinoid medicine for prescription dispensing.
Is hemp legal in the Cook Islands?
Industrial hemp is illegal in the Cook Islands. The Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004 controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists, in contrast to New Zealand's Misuse of Drugs (Industrial Hemp) Regulations 2006.
Can you travel to the Cook Islands with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited under the Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004. CBD imports are prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Seeds remain illegal in the Cook Islands; the 2023 amendment allows only prescribed medicinal cannabis products.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Cook Islands Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Act 2004 controls cannabis, including seed, and prohibits its sale, possession, importation and cultivation. The Narcotics and Misuse of Drugs Amendment Act 2023, in force from July 2024, permits prescribed medicinal cannabis products under Ministry of Health oversight, but this does not extend to viable seeds or home cultivation. No industrial hemp framework exists, so low-THC seed enjoys no exemption.
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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.