Is Hemp Legal in Saint Lucia?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is restricted in Saint Lucia under 0.3% THC. Cultivation licenses available; full framework pending Pharmacy Board finalization.
Industrial hemp is restricted in Saint Lucia under 0.3% THC. Cultivation licenses available; full framework pending Pharmacy Board finalization.
Industrial hemp is restricted in Saint Lucia. The Cannabis (Decriminalisation for Religious Purposes) Bill 2021 and the Ministry of Agriculture permit hemp cultivation under license, but commercial-scale operations remain limited as the regulatory framework is still being finalized by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.
Hemp must contain less than 0.3 percent THC by dry weight to qualify, consistent with CARICOM guidance. The Ministry of Agriculture has piloted hemp-fiber programs through the Saint Lucia Agricultural Society, but seed importation requires Ministry of Health approval and customs clearance. Finished hemp products such as seed oil, hemp protein, and fiber textiles are imported under existing food and consumer goods regulations.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Restricted
Ministry of Agriculture; Pharmacy and Poisons Board
0.3% THC max
Cannabis (Decriminalisation for Religious Purposes) Bill 2021
Hemp seed and biomass imports require dual Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Health authorization. Finished hemp food products enter under standard CARICOM consumer goods rules.
