Cannabis in Martinique: Laws & Tourist Guide
Is weed legal in Martinique? French drug law applies. Penalties, enforcement, and what tourists need to know.
Last verified: April 13, 2026
Current Cannabis Laws
Martinique is a French overseas department with identical drug laws to metropolitan France and Guadeloupe. Cannabis is illegal. The €200 fixed fine for simple use applies. Trafficking penalties reach 10 years and €7,500,000.
Fort-de-France and tourist areas see active policing. Aimé Césaire International Airport has customs screening.
For Tourists
Same rules as Guadeloupe — French law, French enforcement. The rum is excellent and legal. The cannabis is not.
Recent News & Changes
- 2020: France’s €200 fixed fine for simple use applies to Martinique
Frequently asked questions
Is weed legal in Martinique?
No. Martinique is a French overseas department and French drug law applies in full. Cannabis is illegal, though a fixed fine of 200 euros for simple use was introduced in 2020.
Can tourists use cannabis in Martinique?
No. There is no legal cannabis access. Fort-de-France and tourist areas see active policing, and the airport has customs screening.
What are the penalties for cannabis in Martinique?
Simple use can result in up to 1 year imprisonment and a 3,750 euro fine, or a 200 euro fixed fine. Trafficking carries up to 10 years and 7,500,000 euros in fines.