Cayman Islands countries/ky.yaml
Cannabis and resin are controlled drugs. Extracts, tinctures and specified cannabinol derivatives fall within the Act’s hard-drug classification, while prescribed medical extracts and tinctures have a lawful-use exception.[@law] The 2026 reform consultation asked whether any decriminalisation should cover dried cannabis alone.[@lrc]
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KYD
upto 1 lb · treatment criminal · fine 20000 · prison 7 years · note Rises to ten years on a repeat conviction, over 1 lb · treatment criminal · note Larger amounts attract higher repeat-offence penalties
KYD
label Unauthorised consumption · treatment criminal · fine 3000 · prison 3 years, label Unauthorised consumption, third or later conviction · repeat 3 · treatment criminal · fine 10000 · prison 10 years
There is no lawful recreational supply. Possession, use, growing and supply remain criminal offences, though voters backed decriminalising small amounts in April 2025.[@answer] After a public consultation on 30 grams, four plants and clearing old convictions, the premier expected reform recommendations and legislation in November or December 2026.[@lrc,timetable]
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