Bahamas Cannabis Laws

CANNABIS LAWS — BAHAMAS

Cannabis Laws in Bahamas

PARTIALLY DECRIMINALISED
LEGAL STATUS — BAHAMAS
  • Recreational cannabis: Illegal — decriminalised for possession up to 1oz
  • Personal possession (≤1oz/28g): Civil ticket — no criminal record
  • Possession over 1oz: Criminal offence
  • Medical cannabis: No programme
  • CBD: Limited regulatory clarity
  • Nassau dispensaries: None — no legal cannabis retail

Cannabis Legal Status in Bahamas

The Bahamas decriminalised possession of up to 1 ounce (28g) of cannabis in 2018 as a ticketable civil offence. Supply and cultivation remain fully illegal. No legal cannabis retail or social club exists in Nassau or anywhere in the Bahamas.

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