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Cannabis Laws in Uganda

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 Uganda. 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 Uganda have a recreational use program?

No, Uganda does not have a recreational use program.

Marijuana is authorized in Uganda for medicinal production and exportation but illegal for recreational and medicinal use.

Does Uganda have a medical program?

Uganda have a medical use program.

The Ugandan government established a framework for medicinal marijuana legalization in the country with the passage of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Control Act in 2015. The Act specifies requirements for medical cannabis production and cultivation, plant exports, and medical professional prescriptions.

Unfortunately, there are no signs of any conditions that could be authorized for treatment with medicinal marijuana, implying that patients will be unable to obtain medical cannabis.

 

What are the rules for medical use?

The medical program permits marijuana to be grown for export, not for medical use.

 

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

The medical program permits marijuana to be grown for export, not for medical use.

What are the medical program limits?

Despite allowing medicinal marijuana production in 2015, only one business had been granted authorization to begin cannabis cultivation as of 2022.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

The medical program permits marijuana to be grown for export, not for medical use..

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

The medical program permits marijuana to be grown for export, not for medical use.

Is CBD legal in Uganda?

No, CBD is not legal in Uganda. The 2015 Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act draws no distinction between CBD and other types of cannabis, implying that all forms of the plant are banned.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Uganda?

No, cannabis is not decriminalized in Uganda. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act of 2015 imposes harsh penalties on those convicted of dealing in, cultivating, or ingesting cannabis.

The penalties include imprisonment for up to 25 years for cannabis cultivation, manufacture, or trafficking, imprisonment for up to 10 years for cannabis possession, and imprisonment for up to five years for cannabis consumption.

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