Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

Norway

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Limited

Seed Legality

Cannabis seeds fall under Norway's strict prohibition; hemp cultivation has been banned since 1964.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Norway criminalizes cannabis cultivation, sale and import under the Medicines Act 1992 and Penal Code section 231, and selling, importing or acquiring viable cannabis seeds for growing is prosecuted as part of that prohibition. Hemp cultivation has been banned since 1964, so there is no lawful domestic outlet for viable hemp seed, although sterile hemp food seeds are traded. The failed 2021 decriminalization proposal left full prohibition in force.

Key law:
Medicines Act 1992; Penal Code section 231; 1964 hemp cultivation ban
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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