Is Hemp Legal in Trinidad and Tobago?
May 29, 2026
Industrial hemp is legal in Trinidad and Tobago under the Cannabis Control Act 2019. TTCLA licenses cultivation and processing. Full 2026 guide.
Industrial hemp is legal in Trinidad and Tobago under the Cannabis Control Act 2019. TTCLA licenses cultivation and processing. Full 2026 guide.
Industrial hemp is legal in Trinidad and Tobago under the Cannabis Control Act 2019. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (TTCLA) issues hemp cultivation, processing, and research licenses, and the Act defines hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with low THC content within thresholds set by regulation.
Licensed hemp cultivation supports fiber, seed, and CBD extraction supply chains. The TTCLA has issued cultivation licenses to local farmers and Caribbean joint ventures. Hemp-derived foods, textiles, and building materials may be imported with appropriate permits from the Ministry of Health (for foods) and TTCLA (for cannabis-derived raw materials). Unlicensed hemp cultivation is treated as cannabis cultivation under the Dangerous Drugs Act for quantities exceeding the personal 4-plant allowance.
This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Verify current law with qualified counsel before making compliance decisions.
Legal
Trinidad and Tobago Cannabis Licensing Authority (TTCLA); Ministry of Agriculture
Low-THC threshold set by TTCLA regulation (industrial hemp class)
Cannabis Control Act 2019
Hemp imports require a TTCLA license for raw plant material and a Ministry of Health permit for hemp foods. Hemp seeds, fiber, and finished textile products may be imported by licensed operators. Customs and Excise screens shipments at Piarco International Airport and Port of Spain.
