Is Weed Legal in Bahamas?

Cannabis sits in a transitional zone in The Bahamas. Parliament passed the Cannabis Act, 2024 in July 2024, but implementation has been staggered and incomplete through 2025 and into 2026. The Act sets a $250 fixed-penalty framework for possession of 30 grams or less, authorizes medical and religious use, and creates the Bahamas Cannabis Authority to license cultivation, manufacturing, testing, transport, and sale. Until the relevant commencement orders bring those provisions into force, the Dangerous Drugs Act remains the operative statute on the street.

The practical effect: arrests for small-quantity possession continued into 2025 because the decriminalization sections had not been activated. Only the provisions standing up the Cannabis Authority have taken effect so far. Penalties under the old framework remain severe. Possession can draw fines up to $120,000 and ten years' imprisonment, and trafficking exposes defendants to up to 40 years and $750,000. The 2024 Act, once fully commenced, will cap possession over 30g at a $2,500 fine and tie supply offenses to penalties up to $200,000 or ten years. The Act also recognizes Rastafarian sacramental use through licensed religious exemptions.

This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.