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Cannabis and hemp laws
Sierra Leone
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Sierra Leone?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Sierra Leone. The National Drugs Control Act 2008, as amended by the National Drugs Control (Amendment) Act 2017, classifies cannabis (locally diamba) as a controlled drug under Schedule I.
Is CBD legal in Sierra Leone?
CBD is illegal in Sierra Leone. The National Drugs Control Act 2008 schedules cannabis and its derivatives without exempting cannabidiol or providing a THC threshold.
Is hemp legal in Sierra Leone?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Sierra Leone. The National Drugs Control Act 2008 does not distinguish between psychoactive cannabis and low-THC hemp, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has not registered hemp as a permitted crop.
Can you travel to Sierra Leone with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of recreational cannabis are prohibited. Personal and commercial import of CBD is not permitted.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
NDCA 2008 defines cannabis to expressly include seeds; sale, supply, possession all criminal; no hemp regime.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The National Drugs Control Act, 2008 (Act No. 10 of 2008) defines 'cannabis' (locally 'diamba') as any part of the cannabis plant including the seeds and leaves from which resin has not been extracted, so viable seeds are directly controlled. Possession or control of a drug carries up to five years' imprisonment, while cultivation, selling or supplying — covering both paid and gratuitous transfer of seeds — can attract penalties up to life imprisonment. The Act contains no low-THC exemption, grower licensing or certified-variety scheme, so agricultural hemp seed falls under the same prohibition. As of a November 2025 statement by Sierra Leone's UN ambassador, no medical-cannabis or reform legislation has been enacted.
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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.