Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Trinidad and Tobago law
Cannabis laws in Port of Spain follow Trinidad and Tobago’s national law. The rules here are set by the broader jurisdiction, and city-level differences are uncommon.
Small amounts of cannabis are decriminalized for personal possession. Cultivation of a limited number of plants is permitted for adults. Sale, public consumption, and larger amounts carry legal risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Decriminalized for small personal amounts
- Medical: Limited provisions available
- Possession: Up to 30g decriminalized
- Buying/Selling: Illegal outside licensed frameworks
- Tourists: Subject to the same limits and restrictions
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
For a joint, an officer might yell, laugh, slap you or book you. It depended who stopped you. A larger amount could mean a search and a trip to the station. People thought a judge wouldn’t waste time on one joint. The newer Marijuana Laws section describes a later change for small personal amounts.
Where to Buy Marijuana
Compressed schwag was common in less affluent neighborhoods. A corner or a house might have its own supply, and quality varied from block to block.
For high grade, you had to know somebody who knew somebody.
Marijuana Prices
- Lower grade: TT$10 for about 1–3 grams.
- Mid-grade: TT$10–20 per gram, or TT$200 and upward per ounce.
- Higher grade: roughly TT$50–100 or more per gram, depending on the claimed genetics.
Types of Marijuana
St. Vincent, Trinidad, Jamaican and the occasional “exotic” variety.