Is CBD Legal in Dominica?
May 29, 2026
CBD is illegal for retail in Dominica. The 2020 amendment did not legalize CBD; only named-patient Epidiolex via Chief Medical Officer permit.
CBD is illegal for retail in Dominica. The 2020 amendment did not legalize CBD; only named-patient Epidiolex via Chief Medical Officer permit.
CBD is illegal in Dominica for retail sale. The 2020 amendment to the Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act addressed personal-use cannabis but did not establish a CBD or hemp licensing framework, and the Ministry of Health and Wellness has not gazetted regulations recognizing low-THC hemp derivatives.
The Pharmacy Board does not register CBD oils, tinctures, balms, or edibles as either over-the-counter or prescription medicines, and no THC threshold separates lawful CBD from prohibited cannabis extract. Retail CBD products sold in Roseau or Portsmouth pharmacies and wellness shops operate in a legal gray zone and remain subject to seizure under Chapter 40:07. Epidiolex compassionate-use shipments have been approved on a named-patient basis through the Chief Medical Officer, but volumes are negligible. Travelers should not assume U.S. or CARICOM CBD products are lawful at Douglas-Charles Airport.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Illegal
Ministry of Health and Wellness; Pharmacy Board of Dominica
Prohibited (no hemp threshold)
Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act, Chapter 40:07 (as amended 2020)
CBD imports require Chief Medical Officer authorization on a named-patient basis. Customs at Douglas-Charles Airport seizes retail CBD shipments that lack a permit.
