Trinidad and Tobago
Is Hemp Legal in Trinidad and Tobago?
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Last updated
May 29, 2026
The short answer
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.
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Trinidad and Tobago
Key facts
Rules at a glance
THC limit
Low-THC threshold set by TTCLA regulation (industrial hemp class)
Regulator
Trinidad and Tobago Cannabis Licensing Authority (TTCLA); Ministry of Agriculture
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
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.
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