Cannabis & hemp regulatory news and information about

Vanuatu

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Illegal

Seed Legality

Seeds are illegal in Vanuatu except within the licensed, export-only hemp and medical cannabis regime.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Vanuatu's Dangerous Drugs Act (CAP 12) prohibits the cultivation of any plant of the genus Cannabis, along with possession and supply, with fines of up to VT 100 million and up to 20 years' imprisonment. The Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis Act No. 31 of 2021 and its 2023 regulations create a narrow licensing regime for tightly controlled, export-oriented cultivation, giving licensees the only lawful access to viable seed. No domestic retail sale of seeds or cannabis products is permitted.

Key law:
Dangerous Drugs Act (CAP 12); Industrial Hemp and Medical Cannabis Act No. 31 of 2021
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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