Is weed legal in the Bahamas?

Cannabis is currently illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Act. However, the Cannabis Bill 2024 proposes decriminalizing possession of up to 30 grams and legalizing cannabis for medical, religious, and scientific purposes. The bill has not yet been enacted.

Can tourists buy weed in the Bahamas?

No. There is no legal cannabis access in the Bahamas at this time. Nassau and cruise ports see active enforcement. If the Cannabis Bill 2024 passes, the situation may change.

What are the penalties for cannabis in the Bahamas?

Possession is a criminal offence under the Dangerous Drugs Act. The proposed Cannabis Bill would replace criminal charges with a $250 fine for 30g or less, but until it passes the old law applies.

Cannabis in the Bahamas: Laws & Tourist Guide

Current Cannabis Laws

The Bahamas is in the middle of significant cannabis reform. The government introduced the Cannabis Bill 2024, which would legalize cannabis for medical, religious, and scientific purposes, decriminalize possession of up to 30 grams ($250 fine instead of criminal charges), and establish a Bahamas Cannabis Authority to regulate the industry.

Until the bill is enacted, cannabis remains illegal under the Dangerous Drugs Act. The proposed framework would require 100% Bahamian ownership for cannabis licenses.

For Tourists

As of now, there is no legal cannabis access in the Bahamas. The Cannabis Bill 2024 is promising, but until it passes and is implemented, the old law applies. Nassau and the cruise ports see active enforcement.

Watch this space — the Bahamas could become one of the Caribbean’s most accessible cannabis destinations if the reform package goes through.

Current Cannabis Laws

For Tourists

Recent News & Changes