Hong Kong Cannabis Laws

CANNABIS LAWS — HONG KONG

Cannabis Laws in Hong Kong

ILLEGAL — SERIOUS RISK
LEGAL STATUS — HONG KONG
  • Recreational cannabis: Illegal
  • Personal possession: Up to 7 years prison
  • Trafficking: Up to life imprisonment
  • CBD: Classified as dangerous drug — illegal
  • Dispensaries: None

Cannabis Legal Status in Hong Kong

Cannabis is illegal in Hong Kong under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance. Possession carries up to 7 years imprisonment; trafficking up to life imprisonment. Following the application of mainland Chinese national security frameworks since 2020, legal risks for foreign nationals have increased. There is no legal cannabis market.

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