Is CBD legal in Iraq?
- Legal status
- CBD (cannabidiol) is controlled as cannabis under Law No. 50 of 2017 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances — CBD is classified as a narcotic with no CBD carve-out or THC threshold; possession, sale and use are illegal.
- Consequences if caught
- Possession for personal use carries roughly 3-15 years' imprisonment amid aggressive enforcement (mass death/life sentences in 2024 trafficking cases); the death penalty for certain trafficking offences leaves CBD-specific personal exposure to confirmation.
- If prescribed or medical
- No CBD route was identified.
- Documentation
- No documentation legalises CBD — classified as a narcotic, with no prescription route.
Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Iraq’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.
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