Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Is Weed Legal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?
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Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act, Cap. 219, criminalizes possession, use, cultivation, and supply of cannabis, and the 2018 Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act did not decriminalize adult recreational use.
The Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force enforces narcotics offenses, and Argyle International Airport customs screens passengers and parcels. Possession penalties range from fines to imprisonment up to three years; cultivation and trafficking carry up to seven years. The Traditional Cultivators Amnesty under the 2018 framework allowed historic growers in cannabis-cultivating communities like Owia and Fancy to transition into licensed medical cultivation, but recreational sale and consumption remain criminal.
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 Vincent and the Grenadines
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited for recreational use
Regulator
Royal Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force; Ministry of Agriculture
Key regulation
Drugs (Prevention of Misuse) Act, Cap. 219
Effective
January 1, 1988
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Recreational cannabis import and export are prohibited. Only Medicinal Cannabis Authority licensees may import or export cannabis biomass and products. SVG Customs screens passengers and freight at Argyle International Airport and the Kingstown port; personal importation by visitors triggers prosecution under Cap. 219.
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