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Cannabis and hemp laws
Trinidad and Tobago
Recreational cannabis decriminalized, medical legal; CBD and hemp legal
Adult use
Decriminalized
Medical
Legal
Last reviewed
May 29, 2026
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FAQ
Common questions
Is marijuana legal in Trinidad and Tobago?
Recreational marijuana is decriminalized in Trinidad and Tobago. The Cannabis Control Act 2019, enacted on 23 December 2019, removed criminal penalties for adult possession of up to 30 grams of cannabis and cultivation of up to four plants per household for personal use.
Is CBD legal in Trinidad and Tobago?
CBD is legal in Trinidad and Tobago under the Cannabis Control Act 2019, which decriminalized cannabis and established a licensing framework for cannabis-derived products including cannabidiol.
Is hemp legal in Trinidad and Tobago?
Industrial hemp is legal in Trinidad and Tobago under the Cannabis Control Act 2019. The Cannabis Licensing Authority (TTCLA) issues hemp cultivation, processing, and research licenses, and the Act defines hemp as Cannabis sativa L. with low THC content within thresholds set by regulation.
Can you travel to Trinidad and Tobago with cannabis or CBD?
Recreational cannabis import and export remain prohibited. CBD imports require TTCLA licensure or, for finished medicinal products, a Ministry of Health import permit.
This is general information, not legal advice.
Seed Legality
Viable seeds count as cannabis; adults may grow 4 plants, but seed commerce needs a Cannabis Licensing Authority licence.
Hemp seeds
Restricted
Marijuana seeds
Restricted
Sale
Restricted
Transacting
Restricted
Gifting
Restricted
The Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act, 2019 (Act No. 24 of 2019) decriminalised possession of up to 30 grammes and permits an adult to cultivate up to four cannabis plants at their residence. The Act's definition of cannabis expressly includes seeds but carves out seeds incapable of germination, so viable seed is treated as cannabis while sterilised seed products are not. The Cannabis Control Act, 2022 (Act No. 10 of 2022) established the Trinidad and Tobago Cannabis Licensing Authority to license cultivation, import and sale, including hemp, but a retail seed market has not yet materialised under it. Growing more than four plants exposes a person to a TT$750,000 fine and ten years' imprisonment.
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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.