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Cannabis and hemp laws
Cayman Islands
Recreational cannabis illegal, medical legal; CBD legal, hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in the Cayman Islands?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in the Cayman Islands. The Misuse of Drugs Act (2017 Revision), originally enacted in 1973 and substantially amended, classifies cannabis (ganja) as a controlled drug.
Is CBD legal in the Cayman Islands?
Medicinal CBD oil is legal in the Cayman Islands under controlled access.
Is hemp legal in the Cayman Islands?
Industrial hemp cultivation is not established in the Cayman Islands. The Misuse of Drugs Act (2017 Revision) covers Cannabis sativa without a low-THC industrial-hemp threshold, and the Ministry of Agriculture has not issued cultivation licences.
Can you travel to the Cayman Islands with cannabis or CBD?
Import and export of recreational cannabis are prohibited. Import of medicinal CBD requires prior Ministry of Health approval supported by a registered physician's prescription.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Misuse of Drugs Act covers the whole plant with no seed or hemp carve-out; zero-tolerance on import.
Hemp seeds
Illegal
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Cayman Islands Misuse of Drugs Act (originally Law 13 of 1973, current revision) makes possession, supply, cultivation and importation of cannabis criminal offences, and its definition covers the plant of the genus Cannabis and its parts without a seed exemption. There is no hemp or CBD carve-out: health officials confirmed in 2023-2024 that even trace-cannabinoid hemp products are banned, and hemp goods were pulled from shelves. The only lawful channel is prescription cannabis extracts and tinctures under the 2016 medical amendment; personal cultivation remains prohibited, so viable seed has no legal use. Customs and Border Control applies a zero-tolerance policy to cannabis material at the border.
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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.