Botswana cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
Status
Legal — medical useAllotment
Very limited accessLicensed places on file
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Checked
2026-11-02
Botswana allotment
There is currently no established retail medical cannabis program for individual patient access; the legal framework is primarily focused on industrial, research, and manufacturing licensing. Patients should consult with the Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA) regarding specific medical product availability or import exemptions.
- No personal possession or home-growing allowance exists for the general public.
- Access is currently restricted to licensed industrial and research entities.
- Patients seeking specific medical products should contact BoMRA for guidance on authorized imports or exemptions.
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Cannabis law in Botswana
Legal — medical useBotswana has established a legal framework for the medical, scientific, research, and industrial use of cannabis under the Cannabis Act of 2025. The industry is strictly regulated by the National Cannabis Control Authority, and recreational use remains prohibited.
- The Cannabis Act of 2025 and subsequent 2026 regulations govern all cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution.
- The industry is focused on medical and industrial applications; recreational consumption is illegal.
- A National Cannabis Control Authority has been established to oversee licensing and operations.
- Pilot cultivation licenses have been issued to authorized entities collaborating with national research institutes.
Checked 2026-11-02 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in Botswana
The bodies and pages a patient in Botswana deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority (BoMRA)Dispensaries in Botswana
No licensed stores are on file for Botswana yet — the directory is swept place by place, and the official list below is the one to trust.
Outside the United States a licensed store is set up by the national or provincial programme, so the official list below is the one to trust. The rules change at every border.
Always verify a store is licensed for Botswana before you visit.