36. Importation of hemp.

Provision is made for controlling the importation from third countries1 of hemp, that is, one or more of true hemp2, hemp seeds for sowing3 and hemp seeds other than for sowing4. The importation from third countries of true hemp or hemp seeds for sowing is prohibited where the variety of hemp imported has a THC content5 exceeding the permitted maximum6. Where third country importation of hemp is not so prohibited, it may be undertaken only under authority of a licence