Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

South Sudan

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Illegal

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.

Key law:
Penal Code Act, 2008; Drug and Food Control Authority Act, 2012 (Act No. 37)
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.

South Sudan

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