Regulation on Hemp Cultivation and Control
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This Turkish regulation, effective from 31 January 2026, establishes a comprehensive framework for hemp (cannabis) cultivation strictly for fiber, seed, stalk, and limited THC (max 0.3%) flower/leaf production aimed at medical products, health products, personal care items, and supplements. It is based on the 1933 Narcotic Drugs Control Law. Cultivation for fiber/seed/stalk is permitted only in 21 designated provinces. Flower and leaf production for higher-value uses requires separate applications to the Turkish Grain Board (TMO), quota allocation by a high-level commission, and strict licensing. All applicants must have clean criminal records regarding drugs, terrorism, and financial crimes. Growers face mandatory controls, post-harvest destruction of leaves/flowers (for fiber growers), and traceability obligations.
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Key Changes
- Hemp cultivation for fiber, seed and stalk permitted only in 21 specific provinces: Amasya, Antalya, Bartın, Burdur, Çorum, İzmir, Karabük, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Konya, Kütahya, Malatya, Ordu, Rize, Samsun, Sinop, Sivas, Tokat, Uşak, Yozgat, Zonguldak
- Maximum 0.3% THC threshold established for flower/leaf production intended for personal care and support products
- Applications for fiber/seed cultivation must be submitted between 1 January and 1 April to the highest local administrative authority
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What this law requires
Hemp growers must apply for cultivation permission between January 1 and April 1 each year to the highest local administrative authority in their intended cultivation area
Applicants must provide proof of clean criminal record regarding drug offenses, smuggling crimes, terrorism crimes, and financial crimes from the Public Prosecutor's Office
Hemp cultivation for fiber, seed, and stalk production is permitted only in 21 designated provinces: Amasya, Antalya, Bartın, Burdur, Çorum, İzmir, Karabük, Kastamonu, Kayseri, Konya, Kütahya, Malatya, Ordu, Rize, Samsun, Sinop, Sivas, Tokat, Uşak, Yozgat, and Zonguldak
Applicants must submit certified seed documentation proving the seeds are non-narcotic variety
Applicants must provide Farmer Registration System (ÇKS) certificate for the cultivation year