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Cannabis and hemp laws
Puerto Rico
Medical legal, recreational decriminalized (US territory)
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 28, 2026
Puerto Rico
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Puerto Rico?
No for recreational use, yes for medical. Recreational marijuana is illegal in Puerto Rico, and possession is technically a felony under the Puerto Rico Controlled Substances Act (Law 4 of 1971).
Is CBD legal in Puerto Rico?
CBD is legal in Puerto Rico when derived from hemp containing no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC, consistent with the federal 2018 Farm Bill that applies to Puerto Rico as a U.S. territory.
Is hemp legal in Puerto Rico?
Industrial hemp is legal in Puerto Rico under Law 4-2019 (Ley para Reglamentar el Cultivo Industrial del Canamo), enacted January 2019, which aligned the territory with the 2018 federal Farm Bill. Hemp is defined as Cannabis sativa L. with no more than 0.3% delta-9 THC on a dry-weight basis.
Can you travel to Puerto Rico with cannabis or CBD?
No cannabis may be imported to or exported from Puerto Rico. Hemp-derived CBD under 0.3% delta-9 THC can be shipped between Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland via USPS, FedEx, and UPS under the 2018 Farm Bill, as PR is part of the U.S. customs territory.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Viable seeds circulate only inside the licensed medical program; home cultivation is banned and hemp follows US Farm Bill rules.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Illegal
Gifting
Illegal
Act 42-2017 (the MEDICINAL Act) authorizes a licensed medical cannabis industry in Puerto Rico, and its definition of medical cannabis expressly covers seeds, so viable seed may be produced, sold and transferred only among licensed cultivators and establishments regulated by the Medicinal Cannabis Regulatory Board. Patients may not grow at home, so individuals have no lawful route to buy, receive or gift viable marijuana seeds. Hemp seed of varieties at or below 0.3% THC is handled under Puerto Rico's USDA-approved hemp plan administered by the Department of Agriculture, with grower licensing required.
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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.