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Cannabis and hemp laws
Turkmenistan
Cannabis illegal under the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan; 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 Turkmenistan?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Turkmenistan. Cannabis is controlled under the Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (Articles 292 to 298 on narcotics offenses) and Law No. 99-IV of 2008 on Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances, Their Precursors and Counteracting Their Illicit Trafficking.
Is CBD legal in Turkmenistan?
CBD is illegal in Turkmenistan. The Ministry of Health and Medical Industry has not registered any cannabidiol product, and the 2008 narcotics law does not exempt CBD from its scheduled substances.
Is hemp legal in Turkmenistan?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Turkmenistan. The Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection does not register hemp varieties for commercial cultivation, and the 2008 narcotics law applies to the whole Cannabis sativa plant without a low-THC exemption.
Can you travel to Turkmenistan with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are prohibited.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Zero tolerance: buying seeds at a bazaar has led to over a decade in prison; no hemp or medical carve-outs exist.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Turkmenistan's Criminal Code criminalises every stage of the cannabis chain, from use (up to five years) to cultivation (correctional labour or up to three years' imprisonment) and trafficking (up to twenty years). Seed transactions are prosecuted in practice: in a reported 2008 case from Tejen, a man who bought cannabis seeds at a bazaar and grew 153 grams was sentenced to eleven years, and the market trader who sold the seeds received ten. The state recognises no industrial hemp, medical or collector exception of any kind. Enforcement is aggressive given the country's role as a transit corridor for Afghan narcotics.
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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.