Indian Hemp Act. Country/Territory Nigeria Document type Legislation Date 1966 (1984) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make the planting, cultivation, importation, etc. of Indian hemp an offence and to make provisions for other related matters. Subject Cultivated plants Keyword Plant production Prohibited crops International trade Authorization/permit Textile plants/fibres Offences/penalties Crops/grasses Geographical area Africa, North Atlantic, Western Africa Abstract This Act prohibits the cultivation, importation, exportation and sale of Indian hemp. The Act also provides for (corporal) punishment of offences committed under this Act. Full text English Website www.placng.org