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

U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands legalized medical cannabis under the Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act (2019) and enacted the comprehensive Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act (Act 8680) on January 18, 2023, legalizing adult-use, medical, and sacramental cannabis for adults 21+. The Office of Cannabis Regulation (OCR) administers the program. Adults may possess up to 2 ounces of flower, 14 grams of concentrate, and 1 ounce of cannabis products. As of early 2026, the program is pre-operational: ten conditional dispensary licenses have been issued across St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John, with 4–5 expected to become fully operational by fall 2026. Cultivation operators are expected to begin planting in spring 2026. License caps are set at 7 dispensaries each for St. Thomas and St. Croix, and 3 for St. John. Inter-island cannabis transport remains an unresolved regulatory issue under Act 8680.

Ask the Expert about U.S. Virgin Islands
Regulator
Office of Cannabis Regulation
Key Legislation
Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act, Act 8680
Year Legalized
2019 (medical); 2023 (adult-use)
Program Size
10 conditional dispensary licenses is...

Key Facts

  • Act 8680 (2023) created a unified framework for adult-use, medical, and sacramental cannabis across all three islands
  • Adults 21+ may possess up to 2 oz flower, 14g concentrate, and 1 oz cannabis products
  • License caps: 7 dispensaries on St. Thomas, 7 on St. Croix, 3 on St. John; 35 total cultivation licenses
  • OCR targets first legal retail sales by fall 2026, more than three years after the law was signed
  • Inter-island transport of cannabis remains an unresolved regulatory challenge under the current framework

Key Legislation

Virgin Islands Cannabis Use Act, Act 8680 (2023); Medical Cannabis Patient Care Act (2019)

Regulatory Body

Office of Cannabis Regulation (OCR)

Country Info
ISO Code
US
Region
North America
Tier
Tier 1 — Active Program
Status
Adult-Use & Medical — Legal (Pre-Operational)
Sources
USVI Office of Cannabis RegulationVirgin Islands Cannabis Use Act (Act 8680) — Full TextOCR Approved Rules and Regulations (2024)St. Thomas Source — Cannabis Office Eyes 2026-27 Season
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.