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Guyana Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law.
Cannabis laws in Guyana follow Guyana’s national law. Local cities generally do not set separate marijuana rules, so penalties are determined at the jurisdiction level.
Recreational cannabis is illegal, though possession of small amounts (up to 15-30 grams) is often treated as non-criminal with fines or counseling. Medical cannabis is not fully legalized. Industrial hemp is regulated separately.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal (small amounts often non-criminal)
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Small amounts decriminalized in practice
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: Subject to the same laws; caution advised
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Legislative Background
Guyana has decriminalized small personal possession (typically under 15-30 grams) in recent years, treating it as a non-criminal offense with mandatory counseling or fines rather than jail. Industrial hemp was legalized in 2022 for regulated cultivation, but full medical or recreational cannabis frameworks remain absent as of December 2025.