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Cannabis and hemp laws
Kyrgyzstan
Cannabis illegal under Law on Narcotic Drugs (1998); 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 Kyrgyzstan?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Kyrgyzstan. Cannabis is listed in Schedule I of the Drug Control Service's narcotics register issued under the Law on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors (1998) and the Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Is CBD legal in Kyrgyzstan?
CBD is illegal in Kyrgyzstan for general retail. The 1998 Law on Narcotic Drugs and the Government List of Narcotic Drugs do not separate cannabidiol from cannabis derivatives, and the Department of Drug Provision and Medical Equipment under the Ministry of Health has not registered any CBD product.
Is hemp legal in Kyrgyzstan?
Industrial hemp is effectively illegal in Kyrgyzstan despite the country's historic Chuy Valley wild cannabis. The Law on Narcotic Drugs does not provide a low-THC industrial hemp licensing track, and the Ministry of Agriculture has not issued cultivation licenses comparable to those in Kazakhstan's 2023 pilot program.
Can you travel to Kyrgyzstan with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Drug-type seed is barred under the 1998 narcotics law; the legal footing for industrial hemp seed remains contested.
Hemp seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Law No. 66 of 22 May 1998 on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors defines the sowing and growing of hemp as prohibited cultivation, and the Criminal Code penalises cannabis cultivation and trafficking despite the vast wild cannabis stands of the Chui Valley. Some secondary sources state that industrial hemp may be grown with licences, while Kyrgyz agronomic literature from 2023 argues the 1998 law must first be amended to allow hemp as an agricultural crop, so the status of lawful hemp seed remains unresolved. Periodic legalisation proposals from officials and politicians have not been enacted. There is no lawful retail or collector market for viable cannabis seed.
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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.