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Cannabis and hemp laws
Madagascar
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; 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 Madagascar?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Madagascar. Cannabis (locally called rongony) falls under Law No. 97-039 of 4 November 1997 on the Control of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursors (Loi sur le contrôle des stupéfiants), which transposes Madagascar's obligations under the 1961 UN Single Convention.
Is CBD legal in Madagascar?
CBD is illegal in Madagascar. Law No. 97-039 does not distinguish CBD from other cannabis-derived substances, and the Agence du Médicament de Madagascar (AMM) has not registered any cannabidiol product, including pharmaceutical Epidyolex.
Is hemp legal in Madagascar?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Madagascar. Law No. 97-039 prohibits the cultivation of Cannabis sativa regardless of THC content, and no decree has carved out a low-THC industrial hemp licensing pathway equivalent to those in France or the EU.
Can you travel to Madagascar 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
All cannabis activity, including seed sale and possession, is illegal; no hemp programme exists.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Madagascar prohibits the use, sale and cultivation of cannabis (locally "rongony") under its narcotics legislation, and viable seeds are treated as part of the banned plant rather than as collectibles. Possession and use can draw 2 months to 5 years in prison plus fines, while trafficking offences reach 20 years. Despite a large illicit market, there is no medical, industrial hemp or certified seed framework of any kind.
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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.