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Cannabis and hemp laws
Maldives
Cannabis illegal under the Drugs Act (Law No. 17/2011); 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 the Maldives?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Maldives, and enforcement is among the strictest in South Asia. The Drugs Act (Law No. 17/2011) categorizes cannabis as a Schedule 1 narcotic, and the National Drug Agency (NDA) administers a tiered penalty regime adjudicated by the Drug Court established under the same Act.
Is CBD legal in the Maldives?
CBD is illegal in the Maldives. The Drugs Act and the Medicines Act (Law No. 20/2015) treat all cannabis-derived compounds as narcotics, and the Maldives Food and Drug Authority (MFDA) does not register CBD oils, tinctures, vapes, or topicals.
Is hemp legal in the Maldives?
Industrial hemp is illegal in the Maldives. The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Welfare has not authorized cultivation, the Drugs Act provides no THC carve-out, and the country's limited arable land on inhabited islands is dedicated to fruit, vegetable, and reef-tolerant agriculture rather than fiber crops.
Can you travel to the Maldives with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited and aggressively enforced. CBD imports are prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Drugs Act 17/2011 bans cannabis outright; seeds are contraband and 2025 amendments added death-penalty thresholds.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Maldives Drugs Act (Law No. 17/2011) classifies cannabis as a Schedule 1 drug and prohibits its possession, sale and cultivation, with cultivation punishable by up to 25 years' imprisonment and trafficking by life imprisonment plus heavy fines. Viable cannabis seeds are treated as prohibited drug material with no collector or agricultural exemption. A third amendment passed in December 2025 introduced capital punishment for large-scale smuggling, with a threshold above 350 grams for cannabis.
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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.