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Cannabis Laws in Ghana

Fully Legalized for Adult Use?

Fully Legalized for Medical Use?

CBD only?

Decriminalized?

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal requirements in Ghana. Cannabislaws.global recommends you consult with a qualified local attorney or legal expert for accurate and up-to-date information. This information is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Use of this information is at your own risk.

Does Ghana have a recreational use program?

No, Ghana does not have a recreational use program. The Narcotic Drugs (Control, Enforcement, and Sanctions) Law, 1990 (PNDC Law 236) of Ghana classifies it as a narcotic substance. It is against the law to use, produce, distribute, or cultivate any kind of narcotic drug, including cannabis. 

Does Ghana have a medical program? 

No, Ghana does not have a medical use program. 

 

What are the rules for medical use?

There is no medical use program in Ghana.

 

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

There is no medical use program in Ghana.

What are the medical program limits?

There is no medical use program in Ghana.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

There is no medical use program in Ghana.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

There is no medical use program in Ghana.

Is CBD legal in Ghana?

No. Ghanaian laws does not explicitly regulate CBD. This implies that the legality of CBD products in Ghana is questionable and dependant upon how the country’s current drug regulations are interpreted.

 

Is cannabis decriminalized in Ghana?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Ghana. Ghana’s main cannabis law is the Narcotic Drugs (Control, Enforcement, and Sanctions) Act, 1990 (PNDCL 236). Possession, cultivation, distribution and sales of cannabis are all illegal.

Serious penalties, such as up to 10 years in prison, can be imposed for violating any of these laws.

 

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal requirements in Ghana. Cannabislaws.global recommends you consult with a qualified local attorney or legal expert for accurate and up-to-date information. This information is not intended as legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Use of this information is at your own risk.