Dominica
North America
#9 of 196 worldwide
#2 of 23 in North America
Since 2020 up to 28 g and a few plants at home are decriminalised.
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Possession · 25%5/10adds 12.5 of 25 points
Since October 2020 adults 18+ may possess up to 28 g (one ounce) of cannabis without criminal liability. Possession above 28 g remains an offence with the old penalties.
Personal cultivation · 25%4/10adds 10.0 of 25 points
The head of a household may grow up to three plants at the place of residence. The limit is per household, not per adult.
Punishment & enforcement · 20%5/10adds 10.0 of 20 points
Nothing within the 28 g and three-plant limits. Larger amounts and dealing remain criminal.
Sharing & gifting · 10%1/10adds 1.0 of 10 points
The amendment covers possession and home growing only. Supplying cannabis to another person remains an offence.
Consumption · 10%3/10adds 3.0 of 10 points
Use at a private residence is lawful. Smoking in public places remains prohibited.
Legal access · 10%0/10adds 0.0 of 10 points
No lawful place to buy. The government has spoken of building a cannabis industry, but no licensing regime for sales is in force.
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The 2020 reform provided for existing convictions for small amounts to be expunged.
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