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Cannabis and hemp laws
Kazakhstan
Cannabis illegal under the Criminal Code Arts. 296-299; 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 Kazakhstan?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Kazakhstan. The Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Articles 296-299) and the Code of Administrative Offenses criminalize possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis.
Is CBD legal in Kazakhstan?
CBD is illegal in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Healthcare and the National Center for Expertise of Medicines and Medical Devices do not register CBD products, and Articles 296-299 of the Criminal Code treat all cannabis derivatives uniformly.
Is hemp legal in Kazakhstan?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Agriculture has not licensed commercial hemp cultivation despite the Chuy Valley's massive wild cannabis stands, and the Criminal Code makes no distinction between hemp and psychoactive cannabis based on THC content.
Can you travel to Kazakhstan with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Marijuana seeds are illegal; a 2025 law lets licensed companies import certified industrial hemp seed.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Kazakhstan's Criminal Code criminalises the cultivation of narcotic plants and trafficking in cannabis, so viable marijuana seeds cannot lawfully be sold, gifted or possessed by individuals despite vast wild cannabis stands in the Chu Valley. A law signed by President Tokayev in 2025 legalised industrial hemp (THC roughly 0.1–0.3%) under licences issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, with a pilot operating in Kostanay region and five licensed legal entities by October 2025. Certified low-THC hemp seed is therefore available only to those licensed enterprises under strict state control.
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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.