Saint Lucia
Is Hemp Legal in Saint Lucia?
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Restricted
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
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.
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Saint Lucia
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
0.3% THC max
Regulator
Ministry of Agriculture; Pharmacy and Poisons Board
Key regulation
Cannabis (Decriminalisation for Religious Purposes) Bill 2021
Effective
June 30, 2021
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
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.
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