Is CBD legal in Aceh (Indonesia)?
- Legal status
- CBD (cannabidiol) is a Narcotics Group I (Golongan I) substance under Indonesia's Law No. 35 of 2009, which applies in Aceh — cannabis and its derivatives with no CBD exemption or THC threshold; Aceh's sharia layer (Qanun Jinayat) can add discretionary penalties on top of the national narcotics law.
- Consequences if caught
- Group I possession under Arts 111-112 carries 4-12 years plus large fines, with production/trafficking of larger quantities reaching death, life or 5-20 years; in Aceh, sharia can add flogging.
- If prescribed or medical
- Group I status bars medical use (Art. 8(1)); there is no Epidyolex/prescription scheme.
- Documentation
- No documentation legalises CBD — a Group I narcotic nationally, with an added sharia layer in Aceh; a foreign prescription does not permit entry.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Aceh (Indonesia)’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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