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Cannabis and hemp laws
Bermuda
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical legal; CBD legal, hemp illegal
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Bermuda?
Recreational marijuana is decriminalised in small quantities in Bermuda but not legalised at retail.
Is CBD legal in Bermuda?
Medicinal CBD is available in Bermuda through the Department of Health's licensing process. The Misuse of Drugs (Cannabis Programme) Amendment Act 2017 created the Bermuda Cannabis Programme, allowing physicians to prescribe cannabis-based medicines, including CBD-dominant products, to registered patients.
Is hemp legal in Bermuda?
Industrial hemp cultivation is not established in Bermuda. The Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 covers Cannabis sativa without a low-THC industrial-hemp threshold, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources has not issued cultivation licences.
Can you travel to Bermuda with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of recreational cannabis remain prohibited. Import of medicinal CBD requires Department of Health authorisation.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
MDA 1972 definition includes seeds; only possession of 7g or less is decriminalised; 2022 licensing bill was blocked.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Restricted
Gifting
Illegal
Bermuda's Misuse of Drugs Act 1972 defines cannabis as 'any plant or part thereof' of the genus Cannabis, excluding only fibre from the stalk, so unlike the UK definition viable seeds are controlled. The Misuse of Drugs (Decriminalisation of Cannabis) Amendment Act 2017 removed criminal penalties for simple possession of 7 grams or less, but did not legalise purchase, supply, cultivation or import, and cannabis remains a prohibited import. Supplying cannabis, with or without payment, remains an offence, so both sale and gifting of viable seed are unlawful. The Cannabis Licensing Act 2022, which would have created a licensed cultivation and retail regime, was denied assent in September 2022 on UK instruction, and no hemp licensing framework is in force.
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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.