Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Puerto Rico law
Cannabis laws in Mayaguez follow Puerto Rico’s law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Recreational cannabis is illegal. Medical cannabis is available for registered patients. Unauthorized possession or use carries criminal penalties.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Available for patients
- Possession: Illegal without registration
- Buying/Selling: Illegal for recreational
- Tourists: Limited to medical program
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
An encounter could end in arrest, confiscation or a lecture. Some stories even had an officer make somebody eat the weed. Tourists were thought to get more leeway, but it depended on the stop.
Where to Buy Marijuana
The leads were the housing projects and people who already had a local connection.
Marijuana Prices
- Regular flower: about US$6 for 1 g or US$25 for a quarter-ounce.
- “Creepy”: about US$12, with no weight given.
Types of Marijuana
Most was locally grown, with some imports. Creepy was the name for the stronger stuff.
More Information
Gas stations and mini-marts carried blunts and blunt tubes. A downtown smoke shop had papers, pipes and a wider choice.