LA

Lao People's Democratic Republic

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesUNKNOWN🫧 SnusUNKNOWN💨 E-CigarettesILLEGAL🔥 Heated TobaccoILLEGAL
ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Lao People's Democratic Republic. Recreational: Illegal but often unenforced | Medical: Illegal.

ILLEGAL

💨 E-Cigarettes

Under the Agreement Governing Implementation of the Tobacco Control Act (2016), e-cigarettes are classified as electronic tobacco products and are banned wherever smoking is banned.

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Last verified: 2023-01-03

UNKNOWN

🫧 Snus

Used in Scandinavia for more than 200 years, snus is providing smokers in Sweden and Norway with an alternative to combustible cigarettes. Find out what it is, and why it is considered a safer nicotine product in our briefing paper.

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

ILLEGAL

🔥 Heated Tobacco

Heated tobacco products are not regulated.

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Last verified: 2024-04-08

UNKNOWN

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

Nicotine pouches are a relatively new product which can provide users of high-risk tobacco with an alternative that poses fewer risks to their health. Read more about nicotine pouches in our briefing paper

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Last verified: 2026-03-04

Disclaimer: This information is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice. Laws change frequently — always verify with local authorities or a qualified lawyer before traveling or making decisions based on this data.

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