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Cannabis and hemp laws
Barbados
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical legal; CBD legal, hemp restricted
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Barbados?
Barbados decriminalized personal possession of small quantities of cannabis and established a regulated medicinal cannabis industry, while commercial recreational sale remains prohibited.
Is CBD legal in Barbados?
CBD is legal in Barbados when handled by a licensee under the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act 2019 or when sold as a registered cosmetic or low-THC consumer product.
Is hemp legal in Barbados?
Industrial hemp falls inside the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act 2019 framework rather than under a stand-alone hemp statute. The BMCLA can issue cultivation, research, and processing licenses for cannabis with any cannabinoid profile, and low-THC industrial varieties are eligible.
Can you travel to Barbados with cannabis or CBD?
Imports and exports of cannabis are confined to licensees of the BMCLA under the Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act. CBD imports require Customs declaration and may be subject to BMCLA or Drug Service review.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Seeds only via BMCLA-licensed medicinal industry or sacramental regime; unlicensed seed possession remains an offence.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Medicinal Cannabis Industry Act 2019 created the Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA), whose Import Licence covers medicinal cannabis 'planting material' including seed, valid for 5 years and limited to licensees. The Sacramental Cannabis Act 2019 lets registered Rastafarian congregations cultivate at approved places of worship, but Rastafari advocates note it is still not legal for an individual to carry a seed outside these regimes. Unlicensed seed dealing falls back on the Drug Abuse (Prevention and Control) Act, so ordinary purchase or gifting of viable seeds stays prohibited.
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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.