Policy Areas
Nine key areas that shape how cannabis is regulated in Grenada.
Decriminalization
Implemented Feb 2026Personal possession (56g) legal now. Home cultivation registration not yet open.
- •Possession: Up to 56 grams legal for age 21+
- •Home cultivation: 4 plants per person (registration not yet open)
- •Public consumption prohibited
- •Governor-General assented 13 February 2026
Rastafarian Rights
Protected (Phase 2 TBD)Sacramental use protections, priority licensing, economic empowerment
- •Sacramental cannabis use protected in 2026 Act
- •Priority licensing when Phase 2 opens
- •Registration system for Rastafarian organizations
- •UN-recognized Afrocentric religion framework
- •Nyabinghi Order protections aligned with international standards
Regulatory Framework (Phase 2)
Phase 2 PendingGrenada Cannabis Authority structure, licensing tiers, compliance standards
- •4-tier cultivation licensing (Micro to Large)
- •Dispensary categories (Medical + Wellness)
- •Testing laboratory accreditation
- •Implementation expected Q3 2026 - Q4 2027
Agricultural Integration & Food Security
Phase 2 ProposalCannabis cultivation tied to food crop production (1:1 ratio)
- •Food sovereignty coupling requirement
- •1:1 cannabis-to-food acreage ratio
- •Dual-crop economic model (nutmeg, callaloo, dasheen, cocoa)
- •Addresses Grenada's 80% food import dependency
Banking & Financial Infrastructure
ECCB EngagedBanking access for licensed operators, CRMP compliance data as due diligence
- •Banking access for licensed cannabis operators
- •CRMP compliance data as banking due diligence
- •Anti-money laundering via seed-to-sale tracking
- •Caribbean-wide banking framework in development
Public Safety
DUI Laws ActiveImpaired driving prevention, workplace safety, law enforcement
- •Driving under influence: illegal with DUI penalties
- •Workplace drug-free policies at employer discretion
- •Field sobriety testing protocols
- •Public awareness campaigns
Education & Awareness
Phase 1 RolloutSchool programs, public campaigns, healthcare provider training
- •Youth prevention curriculum in schools
- •Adult education on responsible use
- •Healthcare provider training on medical cannabis
- •20% of cannabis tax revenue to public health programs
Hemp & CBD
Phase 2 TBDIndustrial hemp, CBD products, fiber/nutrition industries
- •Agricultural rotation crop benefits
- •Industrial fiber and nutrition markets
- •CBD wellness and export opportunities
- •CBD import permitted if THC <0.3%
Timeline
From regional commission to law passage—the evolution of Grenada's cannabis policy.
CARICOM Report
Regional commission recommends cannabis reform
UN Cannabis Charter
International treaty reclassifies cannabis
TrustTech Proposals
8-document framework submitted to Government
Law Passed
Drug Abuse Amendment Act 2026 passes Parliament
Signed Into Law
Governor-General assents (13 Feb) — Phase I in force
Phase 2 Window
Framework development for commercial licensing
Phase 2 Implementation
Commercial licensing operational
Frequently Asked Questions
Phase 2 Isn't Open Yet
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Social Equity & Justice
Partially ImplementedExpungement, priority licensing, community reinvestment programs