Dominica
Is CBD Legal in Dominica?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
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.
Key facts ·
Dominica
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited (no hemp threshold)
Regulator
Ministry of Health and Wellness; Pharmacy Board of Dominica
Key regulation
Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act, Chapter 40:07 (as amended 2020)
Effective
September 23, 2020
Adult-use cannabis
Decriminalized
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
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.
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