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Venezuela

Recreational Marijuana Status:
Illegal
Medical Marijuana Status:
Illegal

Seed Legality

Ley Orgánica de Drogas (2010) explicitly criminalizes trafficking and distribution of cannabis seeds (10-20 years).
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal

Venezuela's Ley Orgánica de Drogas (2010) is one of the statutes that names seeds expressly: whoever sows, cultivates, harvests, stores, or traffics, transports and distributes seeds, resins or plants containing controlled substances faces 10 to 20 years' imprisonment, and possession of seeds for purposes other than personal consumption draws 4-6 years. The law permits no cultivation, production, trade, import or sale of cannabis in any form and contains no industrial hemp category. The only leniency is decriminalized possession of up to 20 grams of marijuana for personal use, which does not extend to viable propagative material.

Key law:
Ley Orgánica de Drogas (Gaceta Oficial, 2010)
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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