Is Weed Legal in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
May 29, 2026
Cannabis is decriminalized in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Adults may possess 2oz and grow 5 plants under the Cannabis Act 2020. Full 2026 guide.
Cannabis is decriminalized in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Adults may possess 2oz and grow 5 plants under the Cannabis Act 2020. Full 2026 guide.
Recreational marijuana is decriminalized in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Cannabis Act 2020, assented on 1 May 2020, removed criminal penalties for adult possession of up to 56.7 grams (2 ounces) of cannabis and household cultivation of up to five plants for personal use.
The Cannabis Authority, established under Section 4 of the Act and administered through the Ministry of Agriculture, regulates licensed cultivation, processing, research, and retail. Quantities above 56.7 grams remain criminal under the Drugs (Prevention and Abatement of the Misuse and Abuse of Drugs) Act, Cap. 9.08. Public smoking within 10 meters of a school or place of worship attracts a fixed penalty. Religious use by registered Rastafari has limited carve-outs under Section 30 of the Cannabis Act. Adult-use commercial retail framework is being phased in by the Cannabis Authority.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Decriminalized
Cannabis Authority; Ministry of Agriculture
No statutory plant THC cap; product limits via Cannabis Authority regulation
Cannabis Act 2020 (Act No. 5 of 2020)
Recreational cannabis import and export are prohibited except by Cannabis Authority licensees with Import/Export Permits. Customs at Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport and Vance W. Amory International Airport screens all parcels. Personal importation by visitors, even from decriminalized jurisdictions, triggers prosecution under Cap. 9.08.
