Cuba

Medical cannabis is prohibited in Cuba. Severe criminal penalties may apply for possession, use, or trafficking.

Cuba strictly prohibits all cannabis activities under its penal code and comprehensive anti-drug legislation. The socialist state maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward illicit drugs, with severe penalties for possession, trafficking, and cultivation. Cuba's state-controlled legal system and limited civil society leave virtually no space for cannabis reform advocacy.

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Regulator

Ministry of the Interior

Key Legislation

Cuban Penal Code

Year Legalized

N/A

Program Size

N/A — Prohibited

Key Facts

Cannabis possession can result in imprisonment of 2 to 8 years under Cuba's penal code, with no distinction for personal use amounts
Drug trafficking is among the most severely punished crimes in Cuba, carrying sentences of 7 to 30 years or even the death penalty in extreme cases
Cuba's geographic position between South American producing countries and North American markets makes it a focus of international drug interdiction
The government conducts periodic anti-drug campaigns through state media, emphasizing the social harms of illicit drug use
There are no legal cannabis advocacy organizations, and independent civil society activity on drug policy is effectively prohibited

Key Legislation

Cuban Penal Code (Law No. 151/2022); Decree-Law No. 232 on Drug Trafficking (2003)

Regulatory Body

Ministry of the Interior (MININT); National Revolutionary Police; Ministry of Public Health

Country Info

ISO Code

Region

Caribbean

Tier

Tier 4 — Prohibited

Status

Cannabis — Prohibited

Sources

Gaceta Oficial de la Republica de Cuba

Disclaimer: This information is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Cannabis regulations change frequently. Always verify with official sources and local legal counsel before making compliance decisions.