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Cannabis and hemp laws
Montenegro
Cannabis illegal under the Criminal Code Articles 300-301; CBD and hemp restricted
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Montenegro?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Montenegro. The Law on the Prevention of Abuse of Narcotic Drugs (Zakon o sprecavanju zloupotrebe droga) classifies cannabis as a controlled substance, and the Criminal Code (Krivicni zakonik) Articles 300 and 301 criminalize unauthorized production, sale, and supply of narcotics and enabling their use.
Is CBD legal in Montenegro?
CBD sits in a restricted gray zone in Montenegro. The Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices of Montenegro (CALIMS) treats cannabidiol products with therapeutic claims as unregistered medicines, and no CBD product has received marketing authorization.
Is hemp legal in Montenegro?
Industrial hemp cultivation in Montenegro is restricted and requires prior approval from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management.
Can you travel to Montenegro with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of marijuana are banned and treated as aggravated trafficking. Commercial CBD import requires CALIMS authorization, which has not been granted for any product.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Drug law is silent on seeds; no verified collectible exemption. Hemp growing needs a Ministry of Agriculture permit.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Sale
Unclear / Unregulated
Transacting
Unclear / Unregulated
Gifting
Unclear / Unregulated
Montenegro's Law on Prevention of Drug Abuse (2011, amended 2014) schedules cannabis and its resin, but no provision could be verified that expressly controls or expressly exempts viable seeds, and no authoritative Montenegrin source confirms the collectible-seed claims made by foreign seed vendors. Cultivating cannabis is a criminal offence punishable by up to five years' imprisonment. Industrial hemp for food and industrial purposes is permitted under a Ministry of Agriculture permit with a 0.2% THC limit; Montenegro is not an EU member, so EU seed-catalogue rules do not apply directly.
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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.