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Official authority anchor: Türkiye Law 2313 on narcotics control. Verify current jurisdiction and topic rules there; this page does not establish a personal legal, medical, or commercial conclusion. Additional verified authority anchor: Türkiye Resmî Gazete: Official legal publication.

Official authority anchor: Turkish Ministry of Health. Verify current jurisdiction rules there; this page does not establish a personal legal conclusion.

Türkiye: Cannabis Law (Overview)

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Legal notice: This page is informational only and not legal advice. Turkish law is strict and updated via official decrees. Always verify using the official links below and follow the strictest applicable rule. See Legal Disclaimer & No-Warranty.

High-Level Status

• Recreational: Illegal. Criminal penalties apply under national narcotics law and the Turkish Penal Code.
• Medical: Highly restricted; case-specific pathways are regulated under health/narcotics law. Recent reforms concern cannabis-derived products subject to health authority oversight (verify in Official Gazette).
• Industrial hemp: Permitted with license in current authorized scope under government control; unauthorized cultivation is prohibited.

Core Laws & Concepts (Plain Language)

• Law No. 2313 (Narcotics Control): Establishes national control over narcotic substances, including cannabis, and empowers authorities on licensing, destruction of illicit cannabis plants, and import/export controls.
• Penal Code (No. 5237): Sets criminal offenses and penalties for possession, use, production, and trafficking.
• Official decrees & lists: Periodically place additional substances under Law 2313; consult Official Gazette decisions.
• Industrial/Hemp: Cultivation for fiber/seed is possible only with authorization in designated localities.

Practical Cautions

• Do not possess, buy/sell, cultivate, or transport cannabis without explicit legal authorization.
• Borders & transit: Zero-tolerance at borders/airports; penalties can be severe.
• Bringing CBD or hemp products may still violate narcotics/import rules--verify classifications before travel.

Keep Learning

• Responsible Use Guide (safety context; not legalization)
• Information You Can Trust, Editorial Standards, How We Fact-Check
• Global context: Cannabis Laws by Country & Region

Official Legal Sources (Primary)

• Law No. 2313 - Narcotics Control (official text/PDF): Ministry of Health (HSGM).
• TBMM amendment text (selected changes to 2313): Grand National Assembly PDF.
• Interior Ministry note on decisions under 2313: official notice.
• Recent framework commentaries referencing 2025 reform: check Official Gazette notices (verify applicability).

Always consult the Official Gazette (Resmî Gazete) and mevzuat.gov.tr for the controlling text in force.

Sources for operator review

• Operator context for Cannabis Laws in Türkiye (Plain-Language Guide): verify these records against the current draft.
• TBMM - Law 2313 amendment document
• Turkish Official Gazette - 31 January 2026 issue 33154