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Cannabis and hemp laws
Dominican Republic
Cannabis, CBD, and hemp all illegal under Law 50-88; no medical program
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 28, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in the Dominican Republic?
No, cannabis is illegal in the Dominican Republic for all purposes, with no decriminalization and no medical program.
Is CBD legal in the Dominican Republic?
CBD exists in a legal gray area that defaults to prohibited in the Dominican Republic.
Is hemp legal in the Dominican Republic?
Industrial hemp is not separately regulated in the Dominican Republic. Law 50-88 covers Cannabis sativa L. without distinguishing fiber, grain, or low-THC industrial varieties, so hemp cultivation, processing, and sale fall under the same prohibition as marijuana.
Can you travel to the Dominican Republic with cannabis or CBD?
Bringing cannabis into or out of the Dominican Republic is prosecuted as trafficking-tier importation under Law 50-88, with penalties of 5 to 20 years' imprisonment and heavy fines, regardless of whether the product was legally purchased in a U.S. or Canadian dispensary. Import and export of CBD products is not permitted.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Law 50-88 defines marijuana to include seeds, making any seed sale, transfer or possession criminal.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Law No. 50-88 on Drugs and Controlled Substances (1988) defines marijuana to include the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant and any preparation from them, so viable cannabis seeds are themselves controlled. Possession, sale, gifting and importation are criminal, with penalties scaling from six months to two years for user quantities up to 30 years for importation as final destination. No industrial hemp or medical cannabis framework has been enacted.
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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.