Marijuana Laws
As recorded December 15, 2025 · not verified as current law. Netherland Antilles law
Cannabis laws in St. Martin follow Netherland Antilles’s national law. Local variations are uncommon—jurisdiction law sets the baseline for legality and penalties.
Recreational and medical cannabis are illegal. Possession or use carries legal risk.
Quick facts
- Recreational: Illegal
- Medical: Not available
- Possession: Illegal
- Buying/Selling: Illegal
- Tourists: No exceptions; penalties possible
Practical guidance
Avoid cross-border transport of cannabis products. Do not assume informal tolerance equals legality.
Law Enforcement
“Never found out!” There’s a Dutch side and a French side. I’d guess the Dutch side is more tolerant, but I didn’t have a run-in with police to compare.
Where to Buy Marijuana
In residential neighborhoods, you usually had to ask, but I could find it and often got a good deal.
Quality ranged from cheap Colombian up. In eight years I only got poor weed once.
Marijuana Prices
$20 for a nice-sized bag. No weight or currency was specified.