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Cannabis Laws in Türkiye (Plain-Language Guide)

Understand Türkiye's cannabis law: strict prohibitions under Law No. 2313, criminal penalties, narrow medical/industrial pathways. Official legal links included.

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Key takeaways

  • Recreational cannabis is illegal in Türkiye; penalties can be severe.
  • Industrial hemp is possible only with government authorization in designated areas.
  • Any medical or cannabis-derived products are tightly controlled; verify with current Official Gazette texts.

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 defined provinces/areas 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.

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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.

References

Sources you can open

Use these links to check the article's support material directly.

www5.tbmm.gov.trTBMM - Law 2313 amendment documentresmigazete.gov.trTurkish Official Gazette - 31 January 2026 issue 33154

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