Legal status of marijuana in the Dominican Republic

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

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The production, sale and possession of any form of medicinal marijuana products are illegal in the Dominican Republic.

RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The cultivation, sale, and possession of cannabis for recreational purposes are illegal in the Dominican Republic.

Any possession of cannabis is illegal in the Dominican Republic and will be punished, most likely with a prison sentence.

We are not aware of any possible law changes in the (near) future in the Dominican Republic regarding medical and/or recreational cannabis.

Luke Sholl
Luke Sholl

Fascinated by the wellness potential of nature, Luke has spent over a decade writing about cannabis and its vast selection of cannabinoids. Creating, researching and writing content for Cannaconnection, alongside several other industry-related publications, he uses strong technical SEO skills and diligent research to bring evidence-based material to thousands of unique visitors.

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