Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

Niger

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Illegal

Seed Legality

All viable cannabis seeds are prohibited; no hemp or medical cannabis licensing exists in Niger.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Niger prohibits cannabis as a high-risk narcotic under Ordinance No. 99-42 of 23 September 1999 on combating drugs, and viable seeds are treated as part of the banned plant. There is no industrial hemp or medical cannabis licensing regime, so no lawful channel exists to sell, buy or gift propagative seeds. Enforcement focuses heavily on Sahel trafficking routes, and possession can bring imprisonment and steep fines.

Key law:
Ordonnance n° 99-42 du 23 septembre 1999 relative à la lutte contre la drogue au Niger
Last reviewed:
July 3, 2026
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