Guam
Regulatory Framework
The Guam Cannabis Control Board (Guam CCB) manages "cannabis for public health, welfare, safety, and taxation purposes." [1]. The CCB is a division of the Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) and is responsible for regulating all aspects of cannabis cultivation, retail, and possession on the island, except for personal cultivation as allowed by Guam law [1, 2].
Legal Status
| Market | Status | Statute | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult-Use | Legal | Guam Cannabis Industries Act | 2019 [3] |
| Medical | Legal | Joaquin (KC) Concepcion, II Compassionate Cannabis Use Act | 2013 [3] |
| Homegrow | Legal | Guam Cannabis Industries Act | 2019 [3] |
Track-and-Trace
Both Guam's medical and adult-use cannabis programs utilize Metrc for track-and-trace purposes [4].
Licensing
The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation (DRT) manages adult-use cannabis business licenses [1]. DPH oversees medical cannabis licensing, as well as patient and caregiver identification cards [5].
| License Type (Adult-Use) | Description |
|---|---|
| Cultivation | Four categories based on facility size [6] |
| Testing | Analyzes the potency and quality of cannabis products [6]. |
| Retail | Sells cannabis products to consumers [6]. |
| License Type (Medical) | Description |
|---|---|
| Cultivation | Three categories |
| Manufacturing | Processes and manufactures cannabis products [7]. |
| Dispensary | Sells medical cannabis products to patients [7]. |
| Testing | Analyzes the potency and quality of medical cannabis products [7]. |
Possession Limits
| Item | Possession Limit |
|---|---|
| Adult-Use Flower | 1 ounce [3] |
| Adult-Use Concentrate | 8 grams [3] |
| Medical Cannabis | 2.5 ounces [8] |
Medical Cannabis
Patients and designated caregivers can register for the Guam medical cannabis program by obtaining a DPH Information Card and meeting residency requirements. A recommendation from a physician is required, with qualifying conditions including:
- Cancer
- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- HIV/AIDS
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spinal cord injury or other conditions that causes intractable spasticity
- Any patient admitted into hospice care
- Any condition “for which the qualified patient’s practitioner has determined that the use of medical cannabis may provide relief” [8]
Guam's medical cannabis program offers reciprocity to patients with valid medical marijuana licenses from other qualifying jurisdictions [9].
Additional Resources
- Wikpedia: Cannabis in Guam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_Guam
- Guam Cannabis Control Board https://www.guamtax.com/ccb/index.html
References
- [1] "Cannabis Control Board." Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation https://www.guamtax.com/ccb/index.html (Accessed October 7, 2024).
- [2] "Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation." https://www.guamtax.com/ (Accessed October 7, 2024).
- [3] "Guam Cannabis Laws." Leafwell. https://leafwell.com/cannabis-marijuana-laws/guam (Accessed October 13, 2024).
- [4] "Guam One Step Closer to Creating Cannabis Industry." Guam Office of the Governor. https://governor.guam.gov/press_release/guam-one-step-closer-to-creating-cannabis-industry/ (Accessed October 13, 2024).
- [5] "Medical Cannabis License Form." Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services. https://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Form-5-Medical-Cannabis-License.pdf (Accessed October 13, 2024).
- [6] "Cannabis Industry Act Process Presenation." Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation. https://www.guamtax.com/ccb/CannabisIndustryActProcessPresentation-2022.08.25and2022.08.26.pdf (Accessed October 14, 2024).
- [7] "Medical Cannabis License Application." Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services. https://dphss.guam.gov/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Form-4-Medical-Cannabis-License-Application.pdf (Accessed October 14, 2024).
- [8] "Guam Medical Marijuana Law." National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws. https://norml.org/laws/medical-laws/guam-medical-marijuana-law/ (Accessed October 13, 2024).
- [9] "Public Law 34-80." Guam Legislature. https://www.guamlegislature.com/Public_Laws_34th/P.L.%20No.%2034-80.pdf (Accessed October 14, 2024).