Legal status of marijuana in antigua and barbuda

Legal status of marijuana in antigua and barbuda
Miguel Antonio Ordoñez Last updated:

Find out about the legal status of medical and recreational marijuana in Antigua and Barbuda. Is marijuana illegal? Better safe than sorry!

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in Antigua and Barbuda.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in Antigua and Barbuda.

Cannabis usage is not uncommon and marijuana is frequently being offered to tourist. Cannabis is still illegal and might lead to prosecution.

Although it is still illegal at the moment, Antigua and Barbuda are working towards a better future for cannabis users. In 2016 a draft law has been made up to decriminalize small quantities of marijuana for personal use. This bill has not passed yet.

Miguel Antonio Ordoñez
Miguel Antonio Ordoñez

Miguel Ordoñez is a long-time writer by trade. Utilizing his AB Mass Media and Communications degree, he has 13 years of experience and counting. He’s covered a wide array of topics, with passion lying in combat sports, mental health, and of course, cannabis.

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