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Cannabis and hemp laws
Norway
Recreational cannabis illegal, medical limited; CBD restricted, hemp legal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Limited
Last reviewed
May 28, 2026
Norway
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Norway?
Recreational cannabis is illegal in Norway. The plant, its resin, and extracts sit on the Narkotikalisten (Narcotics List, FOR-1978-06-30) as Schedule I narcotics, and possession, cultivation, sale, and import are criminalized under the Medicines Act (Legemiddelloven) Section 24 and the Penal Code Section 231.
Is CBD legal in Norway?
CBD occupies an unusually strict position in Norway. Statens legemiddelverk (now DMP) classifies any CBD product derived from the cannabis plant that contains detectable THC as a narcotic under the Narkotikalisten, regardless of concentration.
Is hemp legal in Norway?
Industrial hemp cultivation is permitted in Norway under a controlled licensing regime, distinguishing it sharply from the broader cannabis prohibition.
Can you travel to Norway with cannabis or CBD?
All cannabis import and export requires a narcotics permit issued by DMP under Narkotikaforskriften Section 13, with separate authorizations per shipment. Personal import of CBD oil and consumables is effectively prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
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.
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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.