Solomon Islands
Is Weed Legal in Solomon Islands?
Status
Illegal
Covers
Jurisdiction
Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Solomon Islands. Cannabis is a prohibited substance under the Dangerous Drugs Act, Cap. 98, administered by the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) Drug Enforcement Unit.
The Dangerous Drugs Act criminalizes possession, use, cultivation, supply, and trafficking. Penalties include fines and imprisonment, with trafficking sentences up to life imprisonment under amendments coordinated through the Pacific Islands Chiefs of Police regional drug enforcement framework. Honiara International Airport (Henderson Field) customs screens passengers from Brisbane, Port Moresby, and Nadi. There is no medical cannabis framework, and customary or religious carve-outs are not recognized under the Act.
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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Solomon Islands
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Prohibited
Regulator
Royal Solomon Islands Police Force Drug Enforcement Unit; Ministry of Police, National Security and Correctional Services
Key regulation
Dangerous Drugs Act, Cap. 98
Effective
July 7, 1978
Adult-use cannabis
Illegal
Medical cannabis
Illegal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
Import and export of cannabis are prohibited. Solomon Islands Customs and Excise Division screens passengers and freight at Honiara International Airport and Point Cruz wharf. Trafficking quantities trigger long custodial sentences under the Dangerous Drugs Act.
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