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Cannabis and hemp laws
Uruguay
Cannabis legal under Law 19.172 (Cannabis Regulation Law, 2013); CBD and hemp legal
Adult use
Legal
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Uruguay?
Recreational and medical marijuana are legal in Uruguay, which became the first country in the world to fully legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis.
Is CBD legal in Uruguay?
CBD is legal in Uruguay as a medicinal product and, within tight limits, as a wellness ingredient. Law 19.172 and Decree 46/015 set the regulatory base, while Ministry of Public Health (MSP) Resolution 1474/019 created a registration route for cannabidiol medicines distributed through licensed pharmacies.
Is hemp legal in Uruguay?
Industrial hemp is legal in Uruguay under a licensing framework administered by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) and IRCCA.
Can you travel to Uruguay with cannabis or CBD?
Recreational cannabis remains for the domestic registered market only. Uruguay exports MSP-registered medicinal CBD to Germany, Portugal, Israel, Brazil, and Mexico.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Seeds legal only through IRCCA-authorized channels; registered home growers acquire seeds from licensed producers.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Restricted
Gifting
Restricted
Under Law 19.172 (2013) and its IRCCA regime, psychoactive cannabis seeds move only through state-authorised channels: IRCCA imports or authorises seeds and cuttings, and registered home cultivators (10,392 active registrations at end-2025) may acquire them from IRCCA-authorised producers for up to six plants per household. Seed producers must also register with INASE and list cultivars in the national registry, with psychoactive-use approval from IRCCA. Open commercial retail of viable seeds outside these channels is not permitted, and informal gifting sits outside the authorised framework, though sharing occurs within registered household cultivation. Industrial hemp (max 1% THC in plants) requires MGAP authorisation and INASE cultivar registration under Decree 372/014.
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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.