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Cannabis and hemp laws
Hong Kong
Cannabis illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 134); CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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Is marijuana legal in Hong Kong?
Recreational and medical marijuana are illegal in Hong Kong. Cannabis is listed as a dangerous drug in the First Schedule of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 134), and enforcement is led by the Narcotics Bureau of the Hong Kong Police Force and the Customs and Excise Department.
Is CBD legal in Hong Kong?
CBD is illegal in Hong Kong. Cannabidiol was added to the First Schedule of the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance with effect from 1 February 2023, ending a brief period when low-THC CBD wellness products were sold legally across the territory.
Is hemp legal in Hong Kong?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Hong Kong. The Dangerous Drugs Ordinance treats all parts of the Cannabis sativa plant as controlled substances, and the 2023 inclusion of CBD on the First Schedule reinforced the policy that no hemp-derived consumer product may circulate without licensing.
Can you travel to Hong Kong with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports and exports are prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cap. 134 explicitly defines cannabis to include viable seeds; possession, sale or transfer are dangerous drug offences.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Uniquely, the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance (Cap. 134) defines cannabis to include the viable seeds of any plant of the genus Cannabis, so germinable seeds are themselves a dangerous drug — trafficking or import can attract life imprisonment and a HK$5 million fine, and cultivation carries up to 15 years. There is no statutory concept of hemp, and even low-THC hemp seed transshipments through Hong Kong require dangerous drugs permits, per a USDA FAS report. Only sterilized, non-viable hemp seeds in food escape control. Since 1 February 2023 CBD is also listed as a dangerous drug, confirming the territory's zero-tolerance posture toward the entire cannabis plant.
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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.