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Cannabis and hemp laws
Guyana
Cannabis illegal for recreational and medical use; CBD and hemp illegal
Adult use
Illegal
Medical
Illegal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Guyana?
Recreational marijuana is illegal in Guyana, though reform efforts have softened penalties for small amounts. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act of 1988 criminalizes possession, cultivation, and trafficking, and the Customs Anti-Narcotics Unit (CANU) enforces alongside the Guyana Police Force.
Is CBD legal in Guyana?
CBD is illegal in Guyana. The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act makes no exception for cannabidiol, and the Government Analyst Food and Drug Department (GAFDD) has not authorized CBD products for sale, import, or medical use.
Is hemp legal in Guyana?
Industrial hemp is illegal in Guyana. The Ministry of Agriculture has not issued cultivation licenses, and Guyanese law does not define hemp as separate from cannabis.
Can you travel to Guyana with cannabis or CBD?
Cannabis import and export are prohibited. CBD imports are not permitted.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Cannabis seeds illegal under Cap 10:10; hemp carved out by Industrial Hemp Act 2022 but licensing barely operational.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Illegal
Sale
Illegal
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
The Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, Cap 10:10 (Act No. 2 of 1988) schedules cannabis as a narcotic and lists the genus Cannabis as a prohibited plant whose cultivation triggers land forfeiture under s.8; the 2021 Amendment only removed custodial sentences for possession of 30g or less, leaving cultivation and supply penalties intact. The Act does not carve out seeds, and no lawful marijuana seed channel exists. The Industrial Hemp Act 2022 removed sub-0.3% THC hemp from Cap 10:10 and created the Guyana Industrial Hemp Regulatory Authority, whose 3-year cultivation licences require an established seed supply and pre-planting THC testing of seed, but commercial licensing has lagged.
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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.