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Niue

Cannabis illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (Niue); CBD and hemp illegal

Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026

Niue

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Is marijuana legal in Niue?

Recreational marijuana is illegal in Niue. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (Niue), which inherited and adapted New Zealand's pre-2006 framework, prohibits possession, cultivation, and supply of cannabis.

Is CBD legal in Niue?

CBD is illegal in Niue. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (Niue) does not exempt cannabidiol from cannabis controls, and the Department of Health has not authorized any cannabinoid medicine.

Is hemp legal in Niue?

Industrial hemp is illegal in Niue. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1975 (Niue) controls Cannabis sativa L. without a low-THC carve-out, and no industrial hemp licensing scheme exists.

Can you travel to Niue with cannabis or CBD?

Import and export of cannabis are prohibited under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1975. CBD imports are prohibited.

This is general information, not legal advice.

Seed Legality

Cannabis, including seed, is controlled under Niue's Misuse of Drugs Act 2007; no lawful seed channel exists.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Niue's Misuse of Drugs Act 2007 prohibits the possession, supply, cultivation and importation of cannabis, following the New Zealand model under which cannabis seed is itself a controlled drug. There is no industrial hemp licensing regime on the island, so no lawful channel exists for viable seed of any Cannabis variety, low-THC or otherwise. Niue is not a party to the 1961 Single Convention but maintains full domestic prohibition.

Key law:
Misuse of Drugs Act 2007 (Niue)
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.