Antigua and Barbuda
Is CBD Legal in Antigua and Barbuda?
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is legal in Antigua and Barbuda through the medical cannabis framework. The Cannabis Act, 2018 (Act No. 17 of 2018) and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) regulations establish a licensing regime for cultivation, processing, dispensing, and export of cannabis-derived products including CBD.
MCA-licensed dispensaries in St. John's and the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium commercial zone sell CBD oils, tinctures, capsules, and topicals to registered patients holding a recommendation from a Medical Cannabis Board-approved physician. Retail CBD outside this framework is not authorized; therefore tourist-area wellness shops selling unregistered CBD remain technically non-compliant. Antigua has positioned itself as a CARICOM medical cannabis hub, and CBD finished products are eligible for export under Cannabis Act Schedule 4 licenses with MCA approval and importing-country authorization.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
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Antigua and Barbuda
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Not specified (product-by-product MCA approval)
Regulator
Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA); Medical Cannabis Board
Key regulation
Cannabis Act, 2018 (Act No. 17 of 2018); MCA Regulations
Effective
April 12, 2018
Adult-use cannabis
Decriminalized
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Export of MCA-licensed CBD products is permitted under Schedule 4 licenses. Imports are permitted through licensed MCA channels with import permits matching the destination country's requirements. Tourist-purchased CBD cannot be lawfully removed across borders without MCA documentation.
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