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Cannabis and hemp laws
Laos
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD restricted, hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Laos?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Cannabis is a Category I narcotic under the Law on Narcotics No. 50/NA of 2007 and the 2008 amendments, administered by the Lao National Commission for Drug Control and Supervision (LCDC).
Is CBD legal in Laos?
CBD is tightly restricted in Laos.
Is hemp legal in Laos?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Laos. The Narcotics Law No. 50/NA controls the entire Cannabis sativa L. plant without a low-THC carve-out, and no commercial hemp licensing scheme exists under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
Can you travel to Laos with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are strictly prohibited. Unlicensed CBD imports are prohibited and treated as narcotics imports.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Ganja seeds remain prohibited narcotics; only licensed low-THC hemp is allowed under a 2022 Health Ministry decision.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Drug-type cannabis (ganja) remains a prohibited narcotic under the Law on Narcotics (2007) and the Penal Code (2017), so buying, selling or giving away viable marijuana seeds is a criminal offence. Ministry of Health Decision No. 3789/MOH of 28 December 2022 on the Control of Hemp carved out a licensed regime for Cannabis sativa L. with low THC, covering cultivation, import-export and processing, which is the only lawful channel for hemp seed. Pilot cultivation ventures such as the LTV joint venture operate under specific government licences rather than any general market access. No collector-seed tolerance exists for unlicensed individuals.
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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.