Does Guam have a recreational use program?

Yes, recreational use is legal in Guam. Using cannabis for recreation became legal in 2019 when the Guam Cannabis Industries Act was signed into law.

People who are at least 21 years old can have up to 1 ounce of cannabis or 8 grams of cannabis extract. It also lets you grow six plants privately in a safe place, with no more than three plants fully grown at any given time.

Does Guam have a medical program?

Yes, medical cannabis is legal in Guam. Since 2013, when Public Law 32-237 was passed, cannabis has been allowed in Guam for medical use. It was the first U.S. region to make a program for legal medical cannabis.

What are the rules for medical use?

To register as a patient on Guam, complete the application accessible on their Health Services website. You must present a photo ID as well as a written certification from your doctor. Minors’ applications are the same as adults’ applications, but they must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

If you want to be a caregiver, initially a patient must fill out the caregiver designation form. Caregivers are only allowed to serve one patient. Once a patient has identified you as the authorized caregiver, you can complete the caregiver application. Guam accepts medical cannabis registrations from other states and territories.

What are the qualifying medical conditions for eligibility?

• Cancer
• Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord, with an objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• HIV/AIDS
• Hospice care
• Multiple sclerosis
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Rheumatoid arthritis or similar chronic autoimmune inflammatory disorders
• Any other medical condition, treatment, or disease as approved by the Department of Public Health and Social Services.

What are the medical program limits?

A qualifying patient or patient’s caregiver may have no more than six flowering mature plants and twelve immature plants at any time. Caregivers who have several designated patients may have up to six mature plants and twelve immature plants per patient. Personal cultivation must be done indoors on the property where you live or own. A secure door must be utilized for safeguarding the cultivation location. Cultivation sites are subject to Health Services searches, with 24 hours notice. If you want to grow at home, complete the patient home cultivation permit application or the designated caregiver home cultivation permit application.

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 Guam?

Yes, CBD is legal in Guam. Only hemp-derived cannabis products containing cannabinoids such as CBD and delta-8 THC with 0.3% THC or less are permitted in Guam under the 2018 Farm Bill.

Is cannabis decriminalized in Guam?

Yes, cannabis is decriminalized in Guam.

It is legal for adults in Guam to have up to an ounce of cannabis, 8 grams of cannabis concentrate, or cannabis-infused products with up to 800 mg of THC. Adults can also legally own marijuana that comes from plants they cultivate themselves.
People who are caught with more than an ounce of marijuana are charged with a minor offense, which can get them up to 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. Anyone caught with any amount of marijuana in a school zone faces a misdemeanor charge that can lead to up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
People who have never been in trouble for drugs before may be able to get off of a possession charge with probation, all charges are dropped without them admitting guilt. After finishing probation, they may also try to have their records expunged.