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Nauru

Cannabis illegal under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004; CBD and hemp illegal

Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026

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Is marijuana legal in Nauru?

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Nauru. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004, modeled on regional Pacific frameworks, prohibits possession, cultivation, importation, and supply of cannabis, and the Nauru Police Force enforces narcotics offenses across the 21-square-kilometer island.

Is CBD legal in Nauru?

CBD is illegal in Nauru. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 controls cannabis-derived substances without a cannabidiol carve-out, and the Department of Health and Medical Services has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.

Is hemp legal in Nauru?

Industrial hemp is illegal in Nauru. The Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists.

Can you travel to Nauru with cannabis or CBD?

Import and export of cannabis are prohibited under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 and the Customs Act. CBD imports are prohibited.

This is general information, not legal advice.

Seed Legality

Cannabis is banned under Nauru's Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004; viable seeds have no legal route.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Nauru's Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 bans the cultivation, possession, supply and importation of cannabis, and 2021 amendments strengthened seizure reporting and drug-testing procedures. The prohibition leaves no lawful route to sell, buy or give away viable cannabis seeds on the island. No industrial hemp framework or medical cannabis exception exists in Nauruan law.

Key law:
Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004 (Nauru)
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.