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Cannabis and hemp laws
Antigua and Barbuda
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical legal; CBD and hemp legal
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Antigua and Barbuda?
Recreational marijuana is decriminalized in Antigua and Barbuda. The Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act, 2018 (Act No. 16 of 2018) amended the Misuse of Drugs Act Cap. 283 to remove criminal penalties for possession of up to 15 grams of cannabis and cultivation of up to four plants per household, while authorizing sacramental use by registered Rastafarian adherents.
Is CBD legal in Antigua and Barbuda?
CBD is legal in Antigua and Barbuda through the medical cannabis framework. The Cannabis Act, 2018 (Act No. 17 of 2018) and the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA) regulations establish a licensing regime for cultivation, processing, dispensing, and export of cannabis-derived products including CBD.
Is hemp legal in Antigua and Barbuda?
Industrial hemp is legal in Antigua and Barbuda under the Cannabis Act, 2018. The Act treats hemp as a class of cannabis subject to MCA licensing, and cultivation, processing, and product licenses are issued by the Medicinal Cannabis Authority for fiber, seed, and cannabinoid-derived end products.
Can you travel to Antigua and Barbuda with cannabis or CBD?
Cross-border movement of cannabis remains prohibited despite domestic decriminalization. Export of MCA-licensed CBD products is permitted under Schedule 4 licenses.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Households may grow 4 plants, so seeds circulate, but commercial seed sale requires a Cannabis Act licence.
Hemp seeds
Unclear / Unregulated
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Restricted
Gifting
Restricted
The Cannabis Act, No. 28 of 2018 decriminalised possession of up to 15 grams and permits cultivation of up to four plants per household, which in practice allows adults to acquire and share seeds for personal growing within those limits. Commercial dealing in cannabis, including propagation material, requires a licence from the Medicinal Cannabis Authority under the Act and the Cannabis Regulations 2019, with sacramental licences available to Rastafari bodies. A dedicated low-THC hemp seed certification regime has not been separately established, leaving agricultural hemp status unclear.
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This section is provided for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Seed laws change frequently — verify current law with qualified counsel before making decisions.