Federal Decree by Law Regulating Industrial and Medical Uses of Industrial Hemp

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Federal Decree by Law No. (24) of 2025 Regulating Industrial and Medical Uses of Industrial Hemp

The last update on this law was listed on 01 Oct 2025
Issued Date: 01 Oct 2025
Effective Date: 01 Jan 2026
Official Gazette Date: 14 Oct 2025
Official Gazette No: 809 (ملحق 1)
Legislation State: Active

Preamble (preview): "We, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, ... Having reviewed the Constitution, Federal Law No. (1) of 1972 Regarding the Competences of Minis[tries]... Hereby promulgate the following Decree by Law:"

Index / Articles:
Article (1) Definitions — preview: For the purposes of implementing the provisions of this Decree by Law, the following terms and expressions... State: / Ministry: / Minister: / Authority: / Federal Authorities: / Local Authority: / Cannabis: / Industrial Hemp: / Activity: / Licensing Authority: / License: / Licensee: / Import or Export Permit: / Industrial Hemp Symbol: / Disposition:

Article (2) Scope of Application of the Decree by Law — preview: 1. By way of exception to the provisions of Federal Decree by Law No. (30) of 2021 Regarding Combati[ng Narcotic Drugs]...

Article (3) Objectives of the Decree by Law — preview: This Decree by Law aims to achieve the following: 1. Developing and promoting the cultivation of Ind[ustrial Hemp]...

Article (4) Controls for Practicing the Activity — preview: 1. It is prohibited to practice any of the activities stipulated in Clause (1) of Article (2) of thi[s Decree by Law]...

Article (5) Import and Export of Industrial Hemp Seeds — preview: 1. It is prohibited to practice the Activity of importing and exporting Industrial Hemp seeds unless...

Article (6) Import and Export Permit for Industrial Hemp Seeds — preview: 1. It is prohibited to import or export Industrial Hemp seeds except after the issuance of a permit...

Article (7) Cultivation of Industrial Hemp — preview: 1. It is prohibited to practice the Activity of cultivating Industrial Hemp unless a License has bee[n obtained]...

Article (8) Transportation of Industrial Hemp Seeds and Seedlings — preview: 1. It is prohibited to transport Industrial Hemp seeds and seedlings without obtaining approval from...

Article (9) Manufacturing of Industrial Hemp Products — preview: 1. It is prohibited to practice the Activity of manufacturing Industrial Hemp products without obtai[ning a license]...

Article (10) Import and Export of Industrial Hemp Products — preview: 1. It is prohibited to practice the Activity of importing and exporting Industrial Hemp products wit[hout]...

Article (11) Import Permit for Industrial Hemp Products — preview: 1. It is prohibited to import Industrial Hemp products except after the issuance of an import permit...

Article (12) Industrial Hemp Products Export Permit — preview: 1. The export of Industrial Hemp products shall be prohibited except after the issuance of a permit...

Article (13) Storage of Industrial Hemp Seeds and Seedlings — preview: Licensees shall, in accordance with the provisions of this Decree by Law, comply with the following:

Article (14) Possession and Acquisition of Industrial Hemp Seeds, Seedlings, and Products — preview: The possession or acquisition of Industrial Hemp seeds, seedlings, or products, directly or through...

Article (15) Disposal of Industrial Hemp Seeds and Seedlings — preview: 1. A Licensee is prohibited from disposing of Industrial Hemp seeds and seedlings to those not licen[sed]...

Article (16) Circulation of Industrial Hemp Products — preview: 1. Products manufactured from Industrial Hemp shall be circulated in accordance with the controls, s[tandards]...

Article (17) Seizure of Industrial Hemp Seeds, Seedlings, and Products — preview: The seizure of Industrial Hemp seeds, seedlings, and products shall be carried out at the times and...

Article (18) Destruction or Disposition of Industrial Hemp Seeds, Seedlings, or Products — preview: 1. The destruction or Disposition of Industrial Hemp seeds, seedlings, or products shall be prohibit[ed]...

Article (19) Procedures for Obtaining and Renewing a License — preview: 1. The application for obtaining or renewing a License shall be submitted to the Licensing Authority...

Article (20) Expiration of the License — preview: The License shall expire in any of the following cases: 1. Upon the request of the Licensee. 2. If t[he]...

Article (21) Conditions for the License Applicant and Obligations of the Licensee — preview: 1. The owners or partners of the agricultural company, commercial company, nursery, or factory apply[ing]...

Article (22) Unified Electronic Register — preview: 1. A unified electronic register shall be established at the Ministry, in which all data and informa[tion]...

Article (23) National System for Tracking Industrial Hemp Seeds, Seedlings, and Products — preview: A National System for Tracking Industrial Hemp seeds, seedlings, and products in the State shall be...

Article (24) Maintaining Records — preview: The Licensee must maintain organized records detailing the scope of their licensed Activities and th[eir]...

Article (25) Notifications Related to Industrial Hemp Seeds, Seedlings, and Products — preview: The following cases shall be reported to the Licensing Authority in accordance with the procedures,...

Article (26) Control and Supervision — preview: 1. The Licensing Authority shall directly undertake the following: a. Supervising the implementa[tion]...

Article (27) Administrative Sanctions — preview: 1. Whoever violates the provisions of this Decree by Law, its Executive Regulations, and the resolut[ions]...

Article (28) Grievance — preview: 1. Any entitled person may file a written grievance against the decisions or sanctions imposed pursu[ant]...

Article (29) Penalties — preview: The enforcement of administrative penalties and sanctions stipulated in this Decree by Law shall not[withstanding]...

Article (30) — preview: 1. Whoever commits any of the following acts shall be punished by imprisonment for a period of not l[ess than]...

Article (31) — preview: Whoever commits any of the following acts shall be punished by imprisonment and a fine, or with eith[er]...

Article (32) — preview: Any Licensee who fails to provide secure and monitored storage facilities for Industrial Hemp seeds...

Article (33) List of Violations and Administrative Penalties — preview: The Cabinet, upon the proposal of the Minister, and after coordination with the Authority and the co[mpetent authorities]...

Article (34) Judicial Enforcement — preview: The employees of the Federal and Local Authorities, designated by a decision from the Minister of Ju[stice]...

Article (35) Executive Regulations — preview: The Executive Regulations of this Decree by Law shall be issued by a resolution of the Cabinet, upon...

Article (36) Fees — preview: 1. The Cabinet, upon the proposal of the Minister of Finance, shall issue the necessary decisions to...

Article (37) Executive Resolutions — preview: The Minister, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, the Minister of Foreign Trade, the C[abinet]...

Article (38) Delegation of Certain Competences — preview: The Cabinet may issue a resolution delegating some of the Ministry's competences stipulated in this...

Article (39) Repeals — preview: Any provision or text that contradicts or conflicts with the provisions of this Decree by Law are he[reby repealed]...

Article (40) Publication and Entry into Force of the Decree by Law — preview: This Decree by Law shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force on 1 Januar[y 2026]...

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