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Cannabis Laws in Tanzania

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 Tanzania. 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 Tanzania have a recreational use program?

No, Tanzania does not have a recreational use program. Cannabis cultivation, sale, and possession for any purpose is illegal in Tanzania.

Tanzania’s Drug Control and Enforcement Act went into effect in 2016, classifying Cannabis sativa as a narcotic substance and establishing penalties for cannabis use or cannabis-related acts.

Does Tanzania have a medical program?

No, Tanzania does not have a medical use program. Cannabis consumption, possession, sale, and other cannabis-related acts are all unlawful. The law makes no distinction between medical and recreational cannabis use.

 

What are the rules for medical use?

There is no medical use program in Tanzania.

 

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

There is no medical use program in Tanzania.

What are the medical program limits?

There is no medical use program in Tanzania.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

There is no medical use program in Tanzania.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

There is no medical use program in Tanzania.

Is CBD legal in Tanzania?

No, CBD is not legal in Tanzania. Tanzanian legislation makes no distinction between CBD and other cannabis plant components. As a result, it is illegal in Tanzania to consume, possess, or sell CBD or CBD oil.

 

Is cannabis decriminalized in Tanzania?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Tanzania. Tanzanian lawmakers have toughened drug-related sanctions in the recent decade, with life prison sentences reserved for the most serious offenders.

Possession of a minor quantity of cannabis, or up to 50 grams of cannabis or 5 grams of cannabis hash, can result in a 500 shilling fine and up to five years in prison.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for general informational purposes only and may not reflect the most current legal requirements in Tanzania. 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.