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Cannabis and hemp laws
Iran
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Iran?
Cannabis is illegal for recreational and medical use in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The Anti-Narcotic Drugs Law of 1988, with significant amendments in 1997, 2010, and 2017, governs controlled-substance offences.
Is CBD legal in Iran?
CBD has no separate legal pathway in Iran. The Anti-Narcotic Drugs Law treats cannabis derivatives as controlled substances regardless of psychoactivity, and the Food and Drug Organization (FDO) of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education has not registered any CBD pharmaceutical for distribution through Iranian pharmacies.
Is hemp legal in Iran?
Industrial hemp is not legally distinguished from cannabis in Iran. The Anti-Narcotic Drugs Law and its annexes classify Cannabis sativa material as a controlled substance without a THC-percentage carve-out creating a hemp category.
Can you travel to Iran with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are not licensed.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Shahdaneh seeds sold openly as food; Anti-Narcotics Law punishes seed possession only with narcotic-production intent.
Hemp seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Restricted
Gifting
Restricted
Iran's Anti-Narcotics Law (1988, amended 1997, 2010 and 2017) makes cultivation of cannabis (shahdaneh) for narcotic production a crime under Article 2, and Article 3 punishes anyone who stores, conceals or carries cannabis seeds with fines and up to 70 lashes — but for cannabis seed the intent to produce narcotics must be established. Hemp seed is a traditional snack and cooking ingredient sold openly, and hemp has long been grown for fiber, so seed trade without narcotic intent is tolerated. There is, however, no licensing or certified-variety system for agricultural hemp planting, and any seed acquisition aimed at growing high-THC cannabis is criminal.
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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.