Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

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Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Illegal

Seed Legality

Cannabis seeds fall under the Dangerous Drugs Act ban; only a narrow state medical channel exists.
Hemp seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

The Dangerous Drugs Act 2000 (Act 41 of 2000) defines "gandia" as all parts of the Cannabis sativa or indica plant, which captures viable seeds, and prohibits their sale, possession and cultivation. A November 2022 amendment allows medical cannabis only through authorisation of the Ministry of Health and Wellness, not private seed purchase or home growing. Industrial hemp has been the subject of National Agency for Drug Control policy consultations, but no operational hemp seed licensing regime has been verified, so that pathway remains unclear.

Key law:
Dangerous Drugs Act 2000 (Act 41 of 2000), as amended 2022 (medical cannabis)
Last reviewed:
July 3, 2026
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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.

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