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Cannabis and hemp laws
Cote d'Ivoire
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 Cote d'Ivoire?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Cote d'Ivoire. Law No. 88-686 of 22 July 1988 repressing trafficking and illicit use of stupefiants, psychotropic substances and poisons, as amended, classifies cannabis (locally called banghi or kaya) as a stupefiant.
Is CBD legal in Cote d'Ivoire?
CBD is illegal in Cote d'Ivoire. Law No. 88-686 treats cannabidiol derived from cannabis sativa as a stupefiant without a THC-threshold exemption.
Is hemp legal in Cote d'Ivoire?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Cote d'Ivoire. Law No. 88-686 makes no distinction between psychoactive cannabis and low-THC industrial hemp.
Can you travel to Cote d'Ivoire 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
Seeds remain illegal; a 2022 law treats drug use as a health issue but keeps cannabis cultivation and supply criminal.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Law No. 2022-407 of 13 June 2022 replaced the 1988 narcotics law (Loi 88-686) and reframed drug use as a public-health matter, introducing therapeutic injunctions as alternatives to prison for users. Cultivation, trafficking and sale of cannabis remain criminal offences, and viable seeds intended for propagation fall under the same prohibition. No industrial hemp or medical cannabis licensing scheme has been established in Côte d'Ivoire.
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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.