Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Cayman Islands law
Cannabis laws in Grand Cayman 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.
Law Enforcement
Grand Cayman could feel fairly relaxed, but an arrest could still mean a hefty fine. A single joint was seen as a minor thing compared with more than an ounce. The newer Marijuana Laws section covers changes affecting small amounts.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Tropical Gardens, West Bay and the area behind KFC were the names given.
Grand Cayman marijuana prices
- $25 for a quarter-ounce
- $50 for a half-ounce
- $100 for an ounce
The dollar currency wasn’t specified. Quality and effects were described as much the same across the three sizes.
Types of Marijuana
One type got a name: “Jah-makin.”