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Cannabis and hemp laws
Kuwait
Cannabis illegal under Law No. 74 of 1983; 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 Kuwait?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Kuwait. Cannabis is controlled under Law No. 74 of 1983 on Combatting Narcotic Drugs, Their Use and Trafficking, as amended by Law No. 48 of 1987 and Law No. 19 of 2016.
Is CBD legal in Kuwait?
CBD is illegal in Kuwait. Law No. 74 of 1983 controls cannabis and all preparations containing cannabinoids, and the Kuwait Drug and Food Control Administration (DFCA) under the Ministry of Health has not registered any cannabidiol product.
Is hemp legal in Kuwait?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Kuwait. Law No. 74 of 1983 makes no distinction between low-THC and high-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Public Authority of Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resources (PAAAFR) has not issued cultivation licenses.
Can you travel to Kuwait with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized by DFCA.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Decree Law 74/1983 outlaws cannabis entirely; newer amendments allow death or life terms for importing or cultivating.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Kuwait prohibits cannabis for all purposes under Decree Law No. 74 of 1983 on Combating Narcotic Drugs and Regulating their Use, which covers narcotic plants and their propagative material. Simple possession or personal use can bring around two years' imprisonment plus fines, while recent legislative amendments raised penalties for importing, smuggling, manufacturing or cultivating drugs to life imprisonment or death, with fines reaching two million Kuwaiti dinars. No hemp cultivation, medical cannabis or seed-collector framework exists. Viable cannabis seed is accordingly treated as prohibited narcotic material at the border and domestically.
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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.