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Cannabis and hemp laws
South Sudan
Cannabis illegal under the South Sudan Penal Code Act 2008; 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 South Sudan?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in South Sudan. Following independence in 2011, South Sudan retained the Sudanese Penal Code 1991 as transitional law and subsequently enacted the South Sudan Penal Code Act 2008 (carried forward) and the Drugs and Food Control Authority Act 2012.
Is CBD legal in South Sudan?
CBD is illegal in South Sudan. The Drugs and Food Control Authority Act 2012 does not distinguish cannabidiol from other cannabis derivatives, and the National Drug and Food Control Authority has not registered any cannabinoid medicine.
Is hemp legal in South Sudan?
Industrial hemp is not authorised in South Sudan. The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has no public licensing programme for Cannabis sativa L. cultivation.
Can you travel to South Sudan with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited under the Penal Code and South Sudan Revenue Authority customs rules. CBD imports and exports are not authorised.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis is prohibited in South Sudan, but seed-specific and hemp rules are undocumented in public law.
Hemp seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Unclear / Unregulated
South Sudan criminalises cannabis under the Penal Code Act, 2008, and the Drug and Food Control Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 37) established a regulator for drugs and controlled substances. Publicly accessible texts do not address viable cannabis seeds, industrial hemp cultivation or seed certification, and no cannabis licensing regime exists. Selling or acquiring propagative seeds should be presumed illegal, while gifting and agricultural hemp seed remain unclear given the sparse published documentation.
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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.