Mongolia

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

Mongolia prohibits cannabis under its Criminal Code and Law on Drug Control. Despite wild cannabis (Cannabis ruderalis) growing naturally across the Mongolian steppe, all cultivation, possession, and sale of cannabis for recreational or commercial purposes is illegal with criminal penalties.

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Regulator

Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs — General Police Authority

Key Legislation

Law on Drug Control

Year Legalized

N/A

Program Size

N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

Cannabis is illegal under Mongolia's Law on Drug Control, with criminal penalties for possession, cultivation, and distribution
Wild cannabis (Cannabis ruderalis) grows naturally across the Mongolian steppe, but harvesting it for drug use is a criminal offense
Drug trafficking offenses can carry sentences of up to 15 years imprisonment under the Criminal Code of Mongolia
Mongolia cooperates with international anti-narcotics organizations and has signed major UN drug control conventions
There is no medical cannabis framework, and cannabis reform has not entered mainstream political discourse in Mongolia

Key Legislation

Law on Drug Control (2001, amended 2013)

Regulatory Body

Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs — General Police Authority

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Asia-Pacific

Tier

Tier 4 — Prohibited

Status

Cannabis — Prohibited

Sources

Mongolia Ministry of Justice and Home Affairs

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.