Does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have a recreational use program?

No, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines does not have a recreational use program.

Does Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The government passed laws in 2018 to set up a regulated medical marijuana industry.

The country is home to the Medicinal Cannabis Authority (MCA). The medical marijuana industry was created and cannabis use for medical purposes was officially legalized by the Medicinal Marijuana Industry Act.

What are the rules for medical use?

Medical marijuana can be prescribed by a licensed doctor to people who meet certain conditions, and the products can be bought from authorized dispensaries.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

• Pain associated with cancer
• Severe and treatment-resistant nausea and vomiting due to chemotherapy
• HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis B positive status
• Parkinson’s disease patients
• Multiple sclerosis (MS) patients
• Patients with severe intractable epilepsy or Dravet’s Syndrome
• Patients with damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity
• PTSD, anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, and autism patients
  Rheumatoid arthritis or any similar chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorder with severe or debilitating conditions
• Chronic pain conditions
  Other conditions such as glaucoma, sickle cell anemia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Crohn’s disease

What are the medical program limits?

There are no clear medical rules available.

What methods of use are permitted under the medical program?

There are no clear medical rules available.

Is there home delivery for medical cannabis?

There are no clear medical rules available.

Is CBD legal in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

CBD can be bought and used in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. CBD manufactured from hemp is available for purchase, and CBD can also be used medically. CBD oil from licensed businesses can be prescribed to patients who qualify.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines?

Yes, cannabis is decriminalized in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. If found in possession of less than 56 grams (two ounces) of the drug, the offender will not be imprisoned. Rather, they will face a maximum $500 fine in addition to other penalties like receiving cannabis education materials, counseling, and rehabilitative care.