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Adult-Use & Medical — Legal (Newly Operational)North America

Guam

Guam legalized adult-use cannabis through the Guam Cannabis Industry Act of 2019 (Public Law 35-5), making it one of the first US territories to permit recreational use. The Cannabis Control Board (CCB), housed within the Department of Revenue and Taxation, regulates the industry. In February 2026—seven years after legalization—the CCB approved Guam’s first two cannabis establishment licenses, marking the beginning of commercial operations. Additional dispensary licenses are expected through mid-2026. Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 ounce of cannabis and cultivate up to 6 plants for personal use. Medical cannabis has been available since the passage of the Joaquin (KC) Concepcion II Compassionate Cannabis Use Act of 2013. The prolonged gap between legalization and licensing was driven by regulatory delays, limited government resources, and the disruption of COVID-19.

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Regulator
Cannabis Control Board
Key Legislation
Guam Cannabis Industry Act of 2019
Year Legalized
2013 (medical); 2019 (adult-use)
Program Size
First 2 commercial licenses approved ...

Key Facts

  • Guam Cannabis Industry Act (Public Law 35-5) legalized adult-use cannabis in April 2019
  • First two cannabis establishment licenses were approved by the CCB in February 2026 after years of regulatory delays
  • Adults 21+ may possess up to 1 oz of cannabis and cultivate up to 6 plants at home for personal use
  • Medical cannabis has been legal since 2013 under the Joaquin (KC) Concepcion II Compassionate Cannabis Use Act
  • The CCB operates under the Department of Revenue and Taxation and is codified in Guam Code Title 11, Division 1, Chapter 9

Key Legislation

Guam Cannabis Industry Act of 2019 (Public Law 35-5); Joaquin (KC) Concepcion II Compassionate Cannabis Use Act of 2013

Regulatory Body

Cannabis Control Board (CCB), Department of Revenue and Taxation

Country Info
ISO Code
US
Region
North America
Tier
Tier 1 — Active Program
Status
Adult-Use & Medical — Legal (Newly Operational)
Sources
Guam Cannabis Control BoardGuam Code Title 11 — Cannabis Control BoardIsla Public — First Cannabis Licenses ApprovedGovernor of Guam — Cannabis Industry Act Signing
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.