Trinidad and Tobago
Is CBD Legal in Trinidad and Tobago?
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
CBD is legal in Trinidad and Tobago under the Cannabis Control Act 2019, which decriminalized cannabis and established a licensing framework for cannabis-derived products including cannabidiol.
The Trinidad and Tobago Cannabis Licensing Authority (TTCLA) regulates licensed manufacture, distribution, and sale of CBD products. CBD-only products with low or zero THC are increasingly available through licensed pharmacies and retailers, while imported finished CBD goods require either a Ministry of Health import permit (for medicines) or fall within the personal-use 30-gram threshold. Epidyolex and other registered cannabinoid medicines may be dispensed by prescription. Unlicensed commercial sale remains an offense under Section 26 of the Cannabis Control 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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Trinidad and Tobago
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Rules at a glance
THC limit
Not statutorily fixed; TTCLA product approval governs cannabinoid ratios
Regulator
Trinidad and Tobago Cannabis Licensing Authority (TTCLA); Ministry of Health Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division
Key regulation
Cannabis Control Act 2019
Effective
December 23, 2019
Adult-use cannabis
Decriminalized
Medical cannabis
Legal
For brands and importers
Import and export rules
CBD imports require TTCLA licensure or, for finished medicinal products, a Ministry of Health import permit. Personal-use quantities under 30 grams of cannabis-derived product are decriminalized but not formally permitted for commercial import. Customs at Piarco International screens parcels containing CBD products.
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