Can tourists use cannabis in Saint Martin?

No. French gendarmerie enforce drug laws on the French side. The 200 euro fixed fine means simple use may result in a fine rather than arrest, but this is at police discretion.

What are the penalties for cannabis in Saint Martin?

Simple use can result in a 200 euro fixed fine or up to 1 year imprisonment and a 3,750 euro fine. Trafficking and distribution carry up to 10 years and 7,500,000 euros in fines.

Cannabis in Saint Martin (French Side): Laws & Tourist Guide

Q: Is weed legal in Saint Martin?

No. Saint Martin is a French overseas collectivity and full French drug law applies. Cannabis is classified as a narcotic. A 200 euro fixed fine for simple use was introduced in 2020.

Current Cannabis Laws

Saint Martin is a French overseas collectivity, meaning full French drug law applies. Cannabis is classified as a narcotic under the Code de la santé publique. Since 2020, France introduced a €200 fixed fine for simple cannabis use as an alternative to prosecution — this applies in Saint Martin as well.

Trafficking and distribution carry penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment and €7,500,000 in fines.

For Tourists

French gendarmerie enforce drug laws on the French side. The €200 fixed fine means simple use may result in a fine rather than arrest, but this is at police discretion. Crossing to the Dutch side doesn’t change your legal obligations on either side.

Current Cannabis Laws

For Tourists

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