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Cannabis and hemp laws
Ghana
Recreational cannabis illegal, medical limited; CBD restricted, hemp legal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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Is marijuana legal in Ghana?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Ghana, although the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020 (Act 1019) softened some penalties and opened a controlled pathway for industrial and medicinal cannabis.
Is CBD legal in Ghana?
CBD sits in a restricted zone in Ghana. The Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020 and the Public Health Act 2012 (Act 851) give the Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) authority over cannabinoid-containing products, and no general consumer CBD market has been authorized.
Is hemp legal in Ghana?
Industrial hemp is legal in Ghana under a licensing regime created by the Narcotics Control Commission Act 2020.
Can you travel to Ghana with cannabis or CBD?
Recreational cannabis import and export are prohibited and prosecuted as trafficking. Pharmaceutical CBD requires FDA import authorization on a named-patient basis.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis seeds illegal for individuals; only NACOC-licensed operators may import approved low-THC hemp seed.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Narcotics Control Commission Act, 2020 (Act 1019) s.45 criminalises the sale, purchase, possession or use of cannabis without lawful authority, and seeds are treated within this prohibition; unlicensed supply, even without payment, carries a minimum five-year sentence. After the Supreme Court struck down s.43 in 2022, Parliament re-enacted it via the 2023 amendment (Act 1100), and LI 2475 (2023) now regulates cultivation of cannabis not exceeding 0.3% THC. The state does not supply seeds: NACOC-licensed operators may import approved hemp seed varieties under strict supervision, and Ghana launched its regulated medicinal/industrial cannabis programme in early 2026. There is no lawful retail channel for viable seeds for the general public.
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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.