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Cannabis and hemp laws
Latvia
Recreational cannabis illegal, medical limited; CBD restricted, hemp legal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Limited
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Latvia?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Latvia. The Law on the Procedure for the Storage, Recording, Production and Use of Narcotic and Psychotropic Substances classifies cannabis as a Schedule I substance, and possession, cultivation, sale, and supply are addressed by both administrative penalty law and the Criminal Law (Kriminallikums).
Is CBD legal in Latvia?
CBD sits in a restricted gray zone in Latvia. The State Agency of Medicines (Zalu valsts agentura, ZVA) treats cannabidiol products with therapeutic claims as unregistered medicines, while the Food and Veterinary Service (PVD) enforces the EU Novel Food Regulation (EU) 2015/2283 against ingestible CBD without pre-market authorization.
Is hemp legal in Latvia?
Industrial hemp is legal in Latvia when cultivated from EU-certified seed varieties listed in the Common Catalogue with THC content at or below 0.3%.
Can you travel to Latvia with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of marijuana are banned and treated as aggravated trafficking under Criminal Law Section 253. Intra-EU CBD shipments face inspection by Latvian customs.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Seeds are not on Latvia's narcotics schedules, but no collectible exemption is confirmed; home growing is criminal.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Sale
Unclear / Unregulated
Transacting
Unclear / Unregulated
Gifting
Unclear / Unregulated
Latvia's narcotics legislation schedules cannabis itself, and sowing or growing any cannabis plant is a criminal offence under the Criminal Law (Section 256), yet no Latvian provision could be verified that either bans or expressly permits possession or sale of ungerminated seeds, so their status is best described as unregulated in practice. Possession of up to one gram of cannabis is an administrative offence (EUR 280–700 fine), with larger amounts and supply criminal under Section 253. Industrial hemp is a licensed agricultural crop: growers must declare sowings to the Rural Support Service and use certified varieties from the EU common catalogue within the 0.3% THC limit.
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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.