Jordan

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

Jordan prohibits all forms of cannabis under its Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law, with strict penalties for possession, cultivation, and trafficking. The Anti-Narcotics Department operates aggressive enforcement campaigns, and cannabis offenses carry mandatory minimum sentences with no distinction between personal use and distribution in many cases.

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Regulator

Anti-Narcotics Department

Key Legislation

Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law No. 11 of 1988

Year Legalized

N/A

Program Size

N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

Possession of cannabis for personal use is punishable by imprisonment of 1 to 3 years and fines under the Narcotics Law
Trafficking and distribution carry sentences of up to 15 years imprisonment, with the death penalty applicable for large-scale trafficking operations
Jordan's Anti-Narcotics Department conducts thousands of drug raids annually, with cannabis being the most commonly seized substance
There is no medical cannabis program, and Jordan's conservative social and political landscape makes reform unlikely in the near term
Jordan's geographic position between major cannabis-producing regions and Gulf state markets makes it a significant transit corridor for hashish smuggling

Key Legislation

Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Law No. 11 of 1988 (amended 2016)

Regulatory Body

Anti-Narcotics Department (AND) / Public Security Directorate, Ministry of Interior

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

MENA

Tier

Tier 4 — Prohibited

Status

Cannabis — Prohibited

Sources

Jordan Public Security Directorate

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.