Is weed legal in Trinidad and Tobago?

Cannabis is decriminalized for personal use. Possession of 30 grams or less carries no criminal charge. You can also grow up to 4 plants at home. However, there's no legal retail — you can't buy cannabis at a store.

Can tourists have weed in Trinidad?

The decriminalization applies to everyone, including tourists. You won't face criminal charges for 30g or less. But there are no dispensaries or legal sellers — the decriminalization only covers possession and home cultivation.

Cannabis in Trinidad & Tobago: Laws & Tourist Guide

Current Cannabis Laws

Trinidad and Tobago decriminalized cannabis in December 2019 with the Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act. The law uses a tiered approach:

30g or less: Not a criminal offence — no arrest, no charge, no record
30g to 60g: Fixed penalty fine (not imprisonment)
Over 60g: Criminal offence, potential imprisonment
Cannabis resin: Under 5g decriminalized

The law also permits growing up to 4 cannabis plants at home for personal use. Public smoking remains an offence.

Medical Marijuana

Trinidad and Tobago does not yet have a formal medical cannabis program. There have been discussions about a Cannabis Control Bill that would establish a regulated medical and commercial market, but nothing has been enacted.

For Tourists

Trinidad’s decriminalization is simple and applies equally to residents and visitors: carry 30g or less and you’re within the law. But here’s the catch — there’s nowhere to legally buy it. No dispensaries, no herb houses, no licensed sellers.

This puts tourists in a gray zone. Possession is decriminalized, but acquisition isn’t regulated. Use discretion, stay under 30g, and avoid public consumption.

The expungement provision in the 2019 law was a progressive step — prior cannabis convictions are eligible for clearing.

Current Cannabis Laws

Medical Marijuana

For Tourists

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