Is CBD legal in Cambodia?
- Legal status
- CBD (cannabidiol) is controlled as cannabis — cannabis and its derivatives are listed narcotic substances in the tables of the Law on the Control of Drugs (2012), with no CBD exemption or THC threshold; there is no consumer or supplement category.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession is a drug offence under the 2012 Law — arrest, prosecution, imprisonment and fines, with severe enforcement.
- If prescribed or medical
- There is no established CBD/Epidiolex scheme; medical exceptions are narrow and case-by-case.
- Documentation
- No documentation legalises CBD — controlled as cannabis; medical exceptions are narrow and case-by-case.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Cambodia’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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