Is Khat legal in Grenada?

Legal status

Controlled through its constituent. Khat is not named in the First Schedule to the Drug Abuse (Prevention and Control) Act, Chapter 84A. Cathinone, the alkaloid that gives the leaf its effect, is listed in Part II, the list of psychotropic substances.

Consequences if caught

The Part II entry is 'CATHINONE'. The schedule is printed in two columns, so the extracted line carries an unrelated entry from the right hand column beside it, and the entry itself is the single word. The plant is not named, so what is controlled is the alkaloid and any preparation containing it rather than the leaf as such, and that distinction was not resolved further here. The Fifth Schedule sets the punishments under section 37, and every offence in it carries the same figures. Having possession under section 6(2), production under section 5(2), supplying under section 5(3), importation or exportation under section 4(3) and cultivation of cannabis under section 11(2) all carry, on summary conviction, a fine of 250,000 dollars or imprisonment for 5 years or both, and on conviction on indictment a fine of 500,000 dollars or imprisonment for 20 years or both. Section 3(2) provides that the Minister may by Order make such amendments to the First Schedule as may be necessary, so absence from the printed schedule is not an answer.

If prescribed or medical

There is no authorised medicinal form of khat or cathinone in Grenada and no prescription route.

Documentation

For a prescribed controlled medicine, carry it in its original pharmacy packaging with the prescription. No local documentation requirement was established here.

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