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Cannabis and hemp laws
Guatemala
Cannabis illegal under Decree 48-92, Ley contra la Narcoactividad; CBD restricted, hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Guatemala?
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Guatemala under Decree 48-92, the Ley contra la Narcoactividad (Law against Narcoactivity), enacted in 1992. Possession of any quantity is criminalised; trafficking, cultivation, and supply carry sentences of twelve to twenty years and fines from 50,000 to one million quetzales.
Is CBD legal in Guatemala?
CBD in Guatemala occupies a grey zone and is treated as restricted under Decree 48-92 and the country's pharmaceutical regulations administered by the Departamento de Regulación y Control de Productos Farmacéuticos y Afines.
Is hemp legal in Guatemala?
Hemp is illegal in Guatemala and not legally distinguished from marijuana under Decree 48-92. The Ley contra la Narcoactividad treats all Cannabis sativa varieties as a controlled substance, with no statutory THC threshold creating an industrial hemp exemption.
Can you travel to Guatemala with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis is prohibited under Decree 48-92. CBD imports require Ministerio de Salud authorisation and product registration.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Guatemala's narcotics law makes no hemp exception; viable cannabis seeds cannot be sold, bought or gifted legally.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Decreto No. 48-92, the Ley Contra la Narcoactividad, prohibits the production, possession, trafficking and commercialization of narcotic plants and treats every Cannabis sativa variety alike, with no THC threshold creating an industrial hemp exemption. There is no seed, hemp or cultivation licensing framework, and the Ministry of Agriculture (MAGA) issues no hemp permits, so viable seed of any cannabis type has no legal channel. Reform proposals such as Iniciativa 5053, which would have carved out authorized cultivation, had not been enacted as of mid-2026.
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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.