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Cannabis and hemp laws
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical legal; CBD and hemp legal
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis
FAQ
Recreational marijuana is decriminalized in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The Cannabis Act 2020, together with 2020 amendments to the drugs legislation, removed criminal penalties for adult possession of up to 56 grams (about 2 ounces) of cannabis and household cultivation of up to five plants for personal use.
CBD is legal in Saint Kitts and Nevis under the Cannabis Act 2020, which authorized licensed production, processing, and sale of cannabis-derived products including CBD.
Industrial hemp is legal in Saint Kitts and Nevis under the Cannabis Act 2020. The Cannabis Authority issues licenses for cultivation, processing, and research of hemp and cannabis varieties, with thresholds for industrial hemp class set by regulation.
Recreational cannabis import and export are prohibited except by Medicinal Cannabis Authority licensees with Import/Export Permits. CBD imports for commercial purposes require a Cannabis Authority license.
This is general information, not legal advice.
The Cannabis Act, 2020 decriminalised possession of small amounts and allows adults to cultivate up to five cannabis plants in a secured area of a private residence, which implicitly requires access to viable seed. Commercial dealing in cannabis, including propagative material, is reserved to licensees of the Medicinal Cannabis Authority under the Cannabis (Medicinal Cannabis Licensing) Regulations, SRO 17 of 2022, which cover cultivation, processing and dispensing. There is no separate industrial hemp statute, so low-THC seed falls under the same licensing framework. Unlicensed sale or supply of seeds remains an offence even though home growing is tolerated.