Cayman Islands

Cannabis laws in Cayman Islands follow Cayman Islands’s national law. This city follows the jurisdiction’s cannabis law framework; separate city laws are typically limited.

Medical cannabis is legal under restricted conditions. Recreational use remains illegal, though small amounts were decriminalized following a 2025 referendum. Possession beyond small personal quantities carries legal risk.

Quick facts

• Recreational: Illegal
• Medical: Legal (restricted)
• Possession: Small amounts decriminalized
• Buying/Selling: Illegal for recreational
• Tourists: Subject to same restrictions

Practical guidance

Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.