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Cannabis and hemp laws
Yemen
Cannabis illegal under Law No. 3 of 1993 on Narcotics; 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 Yemen?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Yemen. Cannabis is listed as a controlled substance under Law No. 3 of 1993 on Combatting the Illegal Use of and Trafficking in Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances and the Penal Code (Republican Decree No. 12 of 1994).
Is CBD legal in Yemen?
CBD is illegal in Yemen. Law No. 3 of 1993 treats cannabis derivatives the same as cannabis flower; the Supreme Board of Drugs and Medical Appliances (SBDMA) has not registered any cannabidiol product.
Is hemp legal in Yemen?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Yemen. Law No. 3 of 1993 makes no distinction between low-THC and high-THC Cannabis sativa, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has not issued cultivation licenses.
Can you travel to Yemen with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. CBD imports are not authorized by SBDMA.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
The 1993 narcotics control law bans cannabis; trafficking can bring 25 years or death, and khat's legality does not extend to it.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Yemen's Law on the Control of Illicit Trafficking and Abuse of Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances (1993) prohibits cannabis in all forms, and Article 34 imposes the death penalty or twenty-five years' imprisonment on anyone who owns, possesses, purchases, sells, transports or offers a narcotic substance with trafficking intent. The country's tolerance of khat, a domestically legal stimulant crop, has never extended to cannabis or its seeds. No hemp cultivation or medical programme exists, and there is no lawful channel for acquiring viable seed. Enforcement capacity varies amid the ongoing conflict, but the statutory prohibition is unchanged.
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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.