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Sierra Leone

Substance legality overview · Last updated 2026-03-05

🌿 CannabisILLEGAL⚡ Nicotine PouchesUNKNOWN🫧 SnusLEGAL💨 E-CigarettesUNKNOWN🔥 Heated TobaccoUNKNOWN
LEGAL

🫧 Snus

There are no online sources providing information on specific regulations regarding Snus in Sierra Leone. However, information obtained from an industry source in 2014 suggests that Snus is permitted in the country, including its import, sale, purchase, and use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

SOURCES

Last verified: 2025-04-09

UNKNOWN

🔥 Heated Tobacco

There is no specific law regarding Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) in Sierra Leone. However, HTPs are classified and regulated as tobacco products. Under these regulations, tobacco products can be imported and sold with an official license, although their importation for personal use is not explicitly addressed. Additionally, health warnings on packaging are required, and the minimum age for purchase is 18 years. Tobacco products are prohibited in public places and are banned from being advertised.

SOURCES

Last verified: 2025-04-07

UNKNOWN

⚡ Nicotine Pouches

Available sources do not indicate any specific laws regarding nicotine pouches in Sierra Leone, including their sale, purchase, use, or import for personal use. If you have any relevant or firsthand information, please share it with the GSTHR team.

SOURCES

Last verified: 2025-04-24

UNKNOWN

💨 E-Cigarettes

In Sierra Leone, there are conflicting reports regarding e-cigarette regulations. Global Tobacco Control states that there are no specific regulations on e-cigarettes, while Tobacco Control Law indicates that they are allowed, with a minimum age of 18 years for vaping. However, the use of e-cigarettes is banned in indoor public places, workplaces, and public transport, and there are restrictions on advertising and promotion, and health warnings on product packaging are required. Additionally, a UNDP briefing report states that Sierra Leone has no specific laws governing the sale or regulation

SOURCES

Last verified: 2022-09-02

ILLEGAL

🌿 Cannabis

Cannabis is illegal in Sierra Leone. Recreational: Illegal | Medical: Illegal.

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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