Jamaica cannabis guide
Ivy's summary of the rules in force now, with a link to the official program.
Status
Legal — medical useAllotment
Medical patients onlyLicensed places on file
5
Checked
2026-11-02
Jamaica allotment
Registered patients may obtain cannabis products from licensed herb houses based on the recommendation provided by their medical practitioner. Visitors may be permitted to purchase and possess up to 2 ounces (approximately 56 grams) at a time for medical or therapeutic purposes.
- Patients obtain amounts as recommended by a registered medical practitioner.
- Visitors may possess up to 2 ounces (approx. 56g) with a valid permit.
- Households are permitted to grow up to five ganja plants for personal use.
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Cannabis law in Jamaica
Legal — medical useJamaica operates a regulated medical cannabis industry overseen by the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA). Patients with a recommendation from a registered medical practitioner can purchase cannabis products from licensed retail outlets known as herb houses.
- Patients must obtain a written recommendation from a registered medical practitioner to access medical cannabis.
- Products are sold through licensed retail dispensaries called herb houses.
- The Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA) regulates all cultivation, processing, and retail activities.
- Smoking cannabis in public places is prohibited.
- Visitors may apply for a permit to purchase and possess up to 2 ounces of ganja for medical purposes by providing proof of a medical recommendation from their home country.
Checked 2026-11-02 by Ivy.
Educational information, not legal advice. Always confirm with the official program.
Official programme in Jamaica
The bodies and pages a patient in Jamaica deals with — the patient register, the medicines regulator and the rules they publish.
Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA)Dispensaries in Jamaica
5 licensed places on file in Jamaica
- Jacana Manor ParkMedical
Upper Manor Park Plaza, Kingston, Jamaica
- Stonah Cannabis Co.Medical
Kingston, Jamaica
9:00 AM - 11:00 PMGet directions - Jacana New KingstonMedical
New Kingston Business Centre, Kingston, Jamaica
- Kaya Herb HouseMedical
Kingston, Jamaica
- Canna ClinicMedical
Kingston, Jamaica
(876) 836-8711Get directions