Chad

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Chad. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Chad strictly prohibits cannabis under its national drug control legislation. The country imposes severe criminal penalties for possession, sale, and cultivation of cannabis. As a landlocked Sahelian nation, Chad cooperates with regional partners on drug trafficking interdiction, though enforcement resources remain limited outside major urban centers.

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Regulator

Ministry of Justice; Ministry of Public Health; National Gendarmerie

Key Legislation

Law No. 032/PR/99 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

Year Legalized

N/A

Program Size

N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

Cannabis possession carries prison sentences of 1 to 5 years and fines under Chad's 1999 narcotics law
Drug trafficking offenses are punishable by 5 to 20 years imprisonment, with harsher penalties for repeat offenders
Chad participates in Sahel-region drug interdiction operations coordinated through the African Union and UNODC
Cannabis is illicitly cultivated in southern Chad's more fertile zones, though on a smaller scale than neighboring countries
There are no public advocacy groups or legislative efforts promoting cannabis reform in Chad

Key Legislation

Law No. 032/PR/99 on Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (1999)

Regulatory Body

Ministry of Justice; Ministry of Public Health; National Gendarmerie

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Africa

Tier

Tier 4 — Prohibited

Status

Cannabis — Prohibited

Sources

UNODC — Chad Country Information

Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.