Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Guyana law
Cannabis laws in Georgetown 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.
Law Enforcement
I saw few police in Georgetown, and they seemed busy with more serious offences. I wouldn’t blow smoke in anyone’s face, even if the police don’t appear to be paying attention.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The market and seawall were two places I kept hearing about weed. Around the coast, people I met in the street were sometimes happy to help for a few dollars or euros.
Marijuana Prices
Here’s the kicker: I almost never heard more than US$5 a gram. Out of curiosity I asked the price of cocaine too, and the quote was even lower.
Types of Marijuana
Most of what I tried was mid- or low-grade, and I never came across anything I thought was laced. Good weed was rare. My guess was that there weren’t many tourists and most people couldn’t afford premium prices.
More Information
People were friendly, and there was a lot of visible poverty. As a white visitor, it felt like I got asked for money fifteen times a day around the market or seawall.