Is Cannabis / THC legal in Bahamas?

Legal status

Cannabis controlled under the Dangerous Drugs Act, Ch. 228 — possession with intent to supply (s.22) fine up to B$500,000 or imprisonment up to 30 years, or both; being found with ≥2 packets raises a presumption of intent to supply (s.22(3)); trafficking/importation (s.29) forfeiture to the Crown + fine/imprisonment; the statute is non-capital (maximum penalty is imprisonment)

Consequences if caught

Cannabis is controlled in the Bahamas under the Dangerous Drugs Act, Ch. 228; being found with two or more packets raises a presumption of intent to supply (s.22(3)). In the Bahamas, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Act, Ch. 228. Possession with intent to supply (s.22) carries a fine of up to B$500,000 or imprisonment of up to 30 years, or both; being found with two or more packets of cannabis raises a statutory presumption of intent to supply (s.22(3)). Trafficking and importation (s.29) bring forfeiture of the drugs (and associated property) to the Crown together with a fine and/or imprisonment. Simple possession is also an offence; enforcement is strict and applies equally to visitors.

If prescribed or medical

Not a prescribed traveller medicine in this form.

Documentation

In the Bahamas, drugs fall under the Dangerous Drugs Act, Ch. 228. Possession with intent to supply (s.22) carries a fine of up to B$500,000 or imprisonment of up to 30 years, or both; being found with two or more packets of cannabis raises a statutory presumption of intent to supply (s.22(3)). Trafficking and importation (s.29) bring forfeiture of the drugs (and associated property) to the Crown together with a fine and/or imprisonment. Simple possession is also an offence; enforcement is strict and applies equally to visitors. Cannabis is controlled under the same Dangerous Drugs Act; being found with two or more packets raises a presumption of intent to supply. Carry any controlled medicine with its prescription and confirm requirements with your embassy before travel.

Drug laws and enforcement change and vary within a country. This is not legal advice. Always confirm with Bahamas’s embassy or official drug authority before traveling; penalties can be severe, including imprisonment.