Guides and how-tos
What's legal, how to get a card, where to buy, and what it takes to open a shop.
The basics
Is Weed Legal in the US Virgin Islands?
Yes, marijuana is legal in the USVI for adults 21+. Here's what the law says about possession, dispensaries, visitors, home growing, and what's next.
Read guideIs CBD still legal in the USVI? Act 9072 explained
Act 9072 changed the rules for delta-8, THCA, and CBD products in the USVI. Find out what you can still buy and what's off the shelf.
Read guideUSVI Cannabis Expungements Under Act 8680
Act 8680 expunges qualifying cannabis convictions automatically. No petition, no fee, no lawyer.
Read guideFor visitors
Cannabis for Visitors: A USVI Tourist Guide
Adults 21+ can buy recreational cannabis in the USVI with a $20 visitor fee. No medical card needed. How purchasing works for tourists, island by island.
Read guideCannabis and Cruise Ships in the USVI
Buying cannabis on a cruise stop in St. Thomas, St. Croix, or St. John. What you can buy, what you can't bring back on the ship, and how each port works.
Read guideWhere to Consume Cannabis in the USVI
Public consumption is illegal. Enforcement is another story. Here's what the law says, what actually happens, and how not to be the tourist who ruins it for everyone.
Read guideFor patients
Obtaining Your VI Medical Cannabis Card
How to get a medical cannabis card in the US Virgin Islands. Qualifying conditions, costs, and what to bring to your appointment.
Read guideHow to Apply for Your USVI Medical Cannabis Card Online
A screenshot-by-screenshot walkthrough of the OCR patient portal. Register, fill out your application, upload your photo, and submit.
Read guideUSVI Cannabis Patient FAQs
Common questions from medical cannabis patients in the US Virgin Islands. Cards, costs, possession limits, home growing, and more.
Read guideFor operators
How to Open a Cannabis Dispensary in the USVI: Act 8680 Licensing
Thinking about opening a dispensary in the US Virgin Islands? Per-island caps, residency requirements, and what to know before you apply.
Read guideStarting a legal cannabis grow in the US Virgin Islands
How to apply for a cannabis cultivation license in the US Virgin Islands. What's required, what vertical integration looks like, and the micro-cultivation option.
Read guideUSVI Cannabis License Fees and Costs
What it costs to get a cannabis license in the US Virgin Islands. Application fees, annual renewals, patient cards, and the visitor fee at the register.
Read guideUSVI Cannabis Law: From the MCPCA to the Cannabis Use Act
How cannabis law in the US Virgin Islands got here. From the MCPCA to the Cannabis Use Act and what's operative today.
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