Short answer: Not legal, but decriminalized: personal use of small amounts is usually not prosecuted as a crime in Jamaica.

Last checked against the official sources on this page on 6 September 2026.

Possession of up to 2 oz (≈57 g) is a petty ticket since 2015. Medical cannabis is licensed through the Cannabis Licensing Authority, Rastafari religious use is protected, and adults may grow up to five plants at home.