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Cannabis and hemp laws
Finland
Recreational cannabis illegal, medical legal; CBD restricted, hemp legal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 28, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Finland?
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Finland. The Narcotics Act (Huumausainelaki 373/2008) classifies cannabis, cannabis resin, and THC as narcotic substances under Government Decree 543/2008, which transposes the UN Single Convention schedules into Finnish law.
Is CBD legal in Finland?
CBD sits in a narrow legal lane in Finland. Pure cannabidiol extracted from hemp is not listed as a narcotic under Decree 543/2008, but every CBD product on the Finnish market must contend with three separate regimes: novel food rules, medicines law, and the THC limit applied to consumer goods.
Is hemp legal in Finland?
Industrial hemp cultivation is legal in Finland under the EU Common Agricultural Policy framework, administered domestically by Ruokavirasto with payment processing handled through municipal agricultural authorities.
Can you travel to Finland with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis for any non-medical purpose is prohibited. Importing finished CBD consumer products into Finland carries real risk.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Seeds are lawful to possess as collectibles, but selling seeds for cultivation is a narcotics promotion offence.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Legal
Gifting
Legal
Cannabis seeds are not classified as narcotics in Finland, so possessing or receiving them as collectors' items is lawful, but germinating a seed constitutes cultivation of a narcotic plant under Chapter 50 of the Criminal Code. Selling or marketing seeds for growing can be charged as promotion of a narcotics offence under Chapter 50, section 4. Hemp may be farmed by registered growers using EU-catalogue varieties, with the narcotics boundary policed under the Narcotics Act 373/2008.
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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.