Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

Tonga

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Illegal

Seed Legality

Cannabis and its seeds are illegal under Tonga's Illicit Drugs Control Act; penalties are severe.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Tonga's Illicit Drugs Control Act (Cap. 10.15, enacted 2003) prohibits cannabis: possession can bring up to five years' imprisonment or a T$10,000 fine, cultivation up to ten years, and supply up to twenty years, with 2020 amendments toughening enforcement. The Act recognises no industrial hemp category, so viable seed of any cannabis variety falls under the same prohibition. No medical cannabis programme exists.

Key law:
Illicit Drugs Control Act (Cap. 10.15, Tonga)
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.

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