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Cannabis and hemp laws
Tanzania
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 Tanzania?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Tanzania. The Drug Control and Enforcement Act of 2015 (Act No. 5 of 2015) and the Drugs and Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Drugs Act criminalize possession, cultivation, sale, and trafficking of cannabis (locally called bangi).
Is CBD legal in Tanzania?
CBD is illegal in Tanzania. The Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA) does not register CBD products, and the Drug Control and Enforcement Act treats all cannabis derivatives uniformly without recognizing a hemp-CBD exemption.
Is hemp legal in Tanzania?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Tanzania. The Ministry of Agriculture has not licensed commercial hemp cultivation, and the Drug Control and Enforcement Act of 2015 does not separate hemp from cannabis based on THC content.
Can you travel to Tanzania with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis is a prohibited plant; seed possession or sale risks decade-plus minimum sentences.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Tanzania's Drug Control and Enforcement Act, 2015 (Cap. 95) lists cannabis as a prohibited plant, and dealing in any part of it, including viable seeds, is a serious offence enforced by the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority. Cultivating a prohibited plant carries a minimum of thirty years' imprisonment, possession of even small quantities a ten-year minimum, and trafficking over 50 kilograms mandatory life. The Act allows no medical, CBD or industrial hemp exception, so low-THC seed is equally banned.
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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.