Grenada Has Decriminalised Cannabis For Over 21's
On January 20, 2026 a law was passed allowing possession of up to 56g of flower, 15g of resin & to grow up to 4 plants at home.
On January 20, 2026, the country passed the Drug Abuse (Prevention and Control) Bill 2026. This law allows adults to possess up to 56 grams of cannabis flower and 15 grams of resin, and to grow up to four plants at home without facing arrest. Medical and therapeutic uses of cannabis are also decriminalized.
Lennox Andrews, the Minister for Agriculture, said this law is a significant step for cannabis reform. It focuses on health and safety while allowing for medical and economic benefits.
The law permits Rastafarians to use cannabis in registered places of worship and at special events. People with past convictions for small amounts of cannabis will have their records cleared, and charges against those under 21 will be dropped in favor of counseling.
Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell initially supported an 18-year age limit for decriminalization but changed his view after discussions about brain development in young adults. He emphasized the importance of health and safety in this policy.
What Does the New Law Mean For Grenada
The new law does not create a recreational cannabis market, and smoking in public spaces is banned, with fines for violations. Adults who involve minors in cannabis activities will face serious penalties.
Attorney General Senator Claudette Joseph highlighted that Grenada is among the last places to decriminalize cannabis and start a medical market. The government plans to develop a national cannabis policy within three to six months.
Grenada joins other Caribbean nations in reforming cannabis laws. Following a 2018 CARICOM report, six of the 13 countries have changed their cannabis regulations since Jamaica decriminalized it in 2015.
A recent BBC article noted the growing cannabis industry in the Caribbean, with about 800,000 users in Jamaica yearly, half of whom are tourists. However, it is estimated that 90% of cannabis in the region remains illegal.
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