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Cannabis and hemp laws
Kiribati
Cannabis illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Act, Cap. 22; 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 Kiribati?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Kiribati. The Dangerous Drugs Act, Cap. 22 of the Laws of Kiribati, classifies cannabis as a prohibited dangerous drug, and the Kiribati Police Service enforces narcotics offenses across the Gilbert, Phoenix, and Line island groups.
Is CBD legal in Kiribati?
CBD is illegal in Kiribati. The Dangerous Drugs Act Cap. 22 does not exempt cannabidiol from its cannabis prohibition, and the Ministry of Health and Medical Services has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
Is hemp legal in Kiribati?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Kiribati. The Dangerous Drugs Act Cap. 22 controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists under the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development.
Can you travel to Kiribati with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited under the Dangerous Drugs Act and the Customs Act. CBD imports are prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis is fully prohibited under Kiribati's Dangerous Drugs Ordinance; seeds are included in the ban.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Cannabis is prohibited in Kiribati under the colonial-era Dangerous Drugs Ordinance 1948, reinforced by 1986 legislation, with section 8 criminalising anyone who knowingly cultivates, possesses or sells the plant. Police may enter premises suspected of holding cannabis without a warrant. The law draws no distinction for low-THC hemp or its seed, and no cultivation licensing framework of any kind exists.
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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.