Laos cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
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Limited accessAllotment
Very limited accessLicensed places on file
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Checked
2026-11-02
Laos allotment
There is no legal allotment for cannabis for personal or medical use in Laos, as it remains a prohibited narcotic. Patients cannot legally obtain or import cannabis-based medicines for personal use; only specific, registered hemp-derived products are permitted for commercial distribution under strict regulatory oversight.
- The legal allotment for cannabis is zero grams.
- Patients cannot import cannabis or hemp-based medications for personal use.
- Only registered, low-THC hemp products approved by the Food and Drug Department may be sold.
Track your Laos supply
Keep an anonymous running total of what you buy in Laos, so you always know how much you are holding while you are there.
Cannabis law in Laos
Limited accessLaos does not have a medical cannabis programme for patients. The government has issued regulations allowing for the controlled production and use of specific hemp-derived products, such as CBD-based health supplements and cosmetics, provided they meet strict THC limits and are registered with the Food and Drug Department.
- Recreational cannabis remains strictly prohibited under the Law on Narcotics and the Penal Code.
- Hemp-derived products for medical use must contain no more than 0.2% THC and have a high CBD-to-THC ratio.
- Dried hemp flowers for medical use are restricted to a maximum of 1% THC by weight.
- All hemp-related products intended for medical purposes must be registered with the Food and Drug Department.
- Possession of cannabis is a criminal offense with severe penalties, including potential life imprisonment or the death penalty for large quantities.
Checked 2026-11-02 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in Laos
The bodies and pages a patient in Laos deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
Food and Drug Department (FDD), Ministry of HealthDispensaries in Laos
No licensed stores are on file for Laos 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 Laos before you visit.