During your stay in The Bahamas, you are subject to Bahamian law. All persons aged 16 and up are treated as adults by the police and in court.  Strict laws and penalties apply for possession of unauthorised drugs and firearms. Civilians are not allowed to possess automatic firearms and incendiary ammunition, and being apprehended while in possession of an unlicensed firearm garners an automatic sentence. 

Marijuana

Marijuana is still classified in The Bahamas as a Dangerous Substance which means it is illegal to have it in your possession. This includes medicinal marijuana with or without a prescription, oils, pills and other derivatives.

Prohibited

These items are banned from importation and include pornography, automatic weapons and ammunition,  power spearguns, unfit foods, counterfeit currency and copyrighted works.

Restricted

This items are subject to approval and include semi-automatic weapons, firearms, prescription drugs, fireworks, trailers, certain mechanical apparatus and any items for resale without a business licence.